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Childrens Support Worker

Meridian Business Support Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1HB, England

Salary

£20,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Meridian Business Support is seeking a Children's Support Worker for an educational establishment in Oxford.
  • The role involves providing excellent care for students in a boarding house, ensuring a stable and secure environment that promotes self-reliance.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a boarding or childcare setting and hold an SVQ3 Qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and reflective of experience, with additional benefits related to the educational sector.
  • Applicants must demonstrate key attributes including kindness, empathy, and a genuine interest in the welfare of young people, along with compliance to safeguarding and health and safety standards.
Meridian Business Supportare working on behalf of an educational establishment in Oxford. They require aChildrens Support Workerwith the main objective of this role toprovide 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:
  • 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
You will be responsible for:
  • 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 schools 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
Experience Required:
  • 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
It is essential that you are able to demonstrate the following attributes:
  • 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.
References and Enhanced Child and Adults DBS will be requested prior to appointment for this role.

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