Childrens Support Worker
AB-174
Posted: 31/01/2025
- £16000 to £20000 Per: annum
- Oxford, South East,
- Permanent
Meridian Business Support are working on behalf of an educational establishment in Oxford. They require a Childrens Support Worker with the main objective of this role to provide excellent care for students, in a boarding house in accordance with the current minimum Ofsted Framework (SCIFF) and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.
You will be required to:
You will be required to:
- Support the provision of a stable, comfortable and secure Boarding environment in which students can develop self-reliance with managed support and guidance.
- Establish parent trust in the safeguarding of their children and support the House Manager in the efficient running of the boarding residence.
- As supporting House Parent, you will work within the boarding area during term time
- You will share fully in the life of the whole boarding community
- Ensure the implementation and maintenance of National Minimum Standards within boarding house practices and processes.
- Provide a safe and homely environment for boarders in their house and safeguard their welfare.
- Be aware of, and comply with, current health and safety, safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures, and uphold the school’s policy on child protection.
- To partake and ensure the daily registrations are carried out effectively and according to school policy. Any absences immediately tracked down and accounted for
- SVQ3 Qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
- Proven track record in boarding or childcare setting.
- Experience of pastoral care of students in an educational setting.
- Safeguarding experience and training up to Level 2.
- Comprehensive First Aid Training including first response
- Kind , Caring, Nurturing and Empathetic
- Genuinely interested in the development and welfare of young people
- Self-motivated, confident, committed and enthusiastic.
- Full emotional and physical resilience, energy and perseverance.
- Appreciation and understanding of the context of international education, with sensitivity to the diverse needs of international students and their families.