Residential Child Care Assistant

Vale of Evesham School is a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning, that caters for pupils who have moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have other barriers to their learning including autism, challenging behaviour, physical disabilities and complex health needs. The school also has a residential provision for weekly boarders where this role is based, which ensures that we offer a 24-hour curriculum for up to 15 pupils during term-time. 

We are currently looking for a Care Assistant to join our committed residential staff team in supporting our pupils before and after school. 

Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday evenings from 3.00pm to 10.00pm, depending on the day, and Tuesday to Friday mornings, from 7.30am to 9.00am.  

The post benefits from set shift patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working required. It is a term time only position, so you would not be required to work during school holidays. You would receive a paid annual leave entitlement of 26 days per annum (rising to 31 after 5 years service). Occasional sleep-in duties may be required, for which an additional payment is made.

Under the direction and usually in the presence of a Care Officer/Deputy Head of Care

1. To assist at an appropriate level, in meeting the emotional, social physical and intellectual needs of the pupils.

2. To assist at an appropriate level with the implementation of targets and care plans

3. To assist at an appropriate level with the maintenance of a safe environment

4. To adhere to the provision’s accepted policies and practices

5. To adhere to the accepted Safeguarding Policy

6. To adhere to the provision’s accepted Behaviour Policy

7. To participate in training

8. To carry out any other duties as are commensurate with the nature of the job and it’s level of responsibility

As a school we promote professional development and will offer ongoing training to the successful applicant, including achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.