1:1 Pupil Carer

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !

Become a 1:1 Pupil Carer at Belmont Secondary School, part of Acorn Education and Care and start working towards yours.

• £19,500 - £20,500 per annum depending on experience
• 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
• Fixed Term - 12 months from start date
• UK Applicants only

All applications must be completed IN FULL

About the role

Under the reasonable direction of the Head of School, carry out the professional duties of a 1:1 support worker. To assist in the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for the student. To contribute to raising standards of student attainment. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. To be aware of students with their special educational needs and how to support them appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils' personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and feeding, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Physically assist pupils in activities (may involve hoisting/lifting, where mobility is an issue).
• Requires the regular manoeuvring of pupils with severe physical disabilities;
• Prepare and clear up the learning environment and resources and contribute to maintaining a safe learning environment, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils' work.
• Responsible for the careful and safe use of specialist equipment eg standing frames, sensory equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures;
• To be the secure person for an identified student by supervising and providing support, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Previous experience in a similar role is required. Please complete the application form in full including full work history.

Essential

• Grade C/4 and above in English and Maths
• Knowledge & understanding of the National Curriculum
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability and willingness to work constructively as part of a team

About Us

Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our pupils, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

Why join Acorn Education and Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.