Full-Time Assistant House Coordinator

Overview

Ochil Tower School offers a unique, person-centred approach to caring for and educating children and young people with complex additional support needs. Based on a picturesque seven-acre campus, we are a non-denominational residential school for children and young people aged 8 to 18. Our 52-week provision provides consistency, stability, and opportunity for learning throughout the year. The school is part of the Camphill Community, a global movement inspired by the work of Rudolph Steiner and founded by a group of Austrian refugees in Aberdeen at the start of WW2.

Responsibilities

The post holder will support the House Manager by providing leadership, care and support to all pupils in the house, and assisting with the support and supervision of residential care workers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
• SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 (or equivalent) and registration with the SSSC.

What We Offer

• 42.25 hours per week on average on a 2-week rolling rota
• £35,655.00 to £38,708.83 annual salary
• Salary inclusive of 45 sleepovers per year
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge
• Workplace pension scheme
• Casual dress

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible work approach to meet the needs of the children, care team and wider school community
• Open, honest and flexible in your approach
• Sense of humour
• Must be physically able to take part in outdoor activities (hill walking, cycling, sports, etc)
• Empathic and non-judgemental (treat everyone fairly and as an individual)
• Strong work ethic
• Able to engage in reflective practice
• A genuine interest in working with young people
• To be organised, efficient and have the ability to multitask and prioritise in what is a busy and fast-moving environment
• Reflective practitioner
• Uphold and maintain the values of Ochil Tower School
• Must have eligibility to work full-time in the UK
• Must live in a commuting distance from Ochil Tower School
• Must have own mode of transport

Desirable Skills & Experience

• SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 9 (must be willing to work towards this)
• BA (Hons) Social Work (or equivalent)
• HNC Social Care
• A qualification that satisfies full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Knowledge of Social Pedagogy
• Experience working in a residential setting
• Leisure or recreational skills