Casual Residential Childcare Staff

An opportunity to work in an 'OFSTED Rated Outstanding' Residential Childcare Team! If you would like an informal conversation with one of the Care Leadership Team to discuss this role, please contact Ros Congden at 01635 244312.

About Us: Mary Hare educates 180 profoundly deaf children at its residential school in Berkshire. We pride ourselves on our pupils’ achievements at GCSE, A Level, as well as B Tech and Vocational Courses. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children in small classes, where you can make a real difference at this national centre of excellence for deaf education. No knowledge of sign language is required, as we follow an auditory/oral philosophy. The school adopts a holistic approach to care, involving carrying schoolwork into out-of-school life and communication with various professionals, including teachers, classroom assistants, audiologists, nurses, speech therapists, cochlear implant specialists, and social workers. Most importantly, care staff will maintain good communication links with parents, especially those of their key children.

The Role: We employ professional care staff to care for children and young people outside the school day. As a residential school, we believe Mary Hare should be a caring community meeting the various needs of our young people. All staff share responsibility for safeguarding, wellbeing, and education of pupils. Care staff should develop good relationships with all pupils, work together to create a safe, secure, stimulating environment, and support their learning. They should also prepare young people for the next stage, whether changing residential houses or leaving school. Care staff must be prepared to undertake shifts, sleep-in duties, and weekend work. Extra payment is provided for sleep-in duties and overtime.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care and support for pupils with assistance and mobility, personal care, communication, and social interaction.
• Collaborate with the school SENDCO, Learning Support Assistants, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist to develop personal care plans.
• Oversee the physical and emotional care of pupils, considering health, diet, clothing, hygiene, safety, and emotional welfare.
• Support daily physiotherapy and exercise programs.
• Encourage social communication and participation in shared activities.

Person Specification:

• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification.
• Diploma Level 3 in Childcare.
• Good communication skills with young people and their parents/carers.
• Understanding of Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Data Protection.
• Experience in a residential care environment.

Benefits include: school holidays/term-time only work, free meals during shifts, free on-site parking, a generous pension scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply! Click the 'Apply for this job' box at the top of the page. Download the Job Description and Application Form below: Job Description: HERE Application Form: HERE Note: Applications must be submitted via the Mary Hare website using the official application form. CVs are not accepted. This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks and other employment screening. The role is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.