The job itself
Required to start as soon as possible. Kings Mill School & Residence would like to recruit a Child Care Officer to work 30 hours per week in the residence. Various shifts are available between Monday - Saturday. Made up of shifts 7am-10am & 3pm-10pm.
Kings Mill School & Residence cater for children and young people with a learning disability and we seek a person who is committed to this client group and who will be enthusiastic in enabling children and young people achieve their full potential.
You will be reliable and enthusiastic with an ability to engage with children and young people who have varying special needs. A minimum of two years' experience working with this client group is required.
The successful candidate will hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent and be competent in writing reports and compiling information. You will have a good understanding of current practice, key legislation as well as the social, emotional and psychological development of children and young people.
Informal visits are encouraged and can be arranged by prior appointment.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Steve Miller, Head of Care on 01377 253375 or email: steve.miller@kingsmill.eriding.net
If this sounds like the role for you, please complete an application form which you can find at https://jobs.eastriding.gov.uk/
The school and residence are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. In addition, an online search will be conducted.
You must be able to explain any gaps in your employment/education history and you must have a legal right to work in the UK. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosure checks at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other background checks including professional references.
We comply with all the principles of safer recruitment as outlined in the DfE document Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
Further information about our commitment to safeguarding can be found in our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available in the policies section of our website www.kingsmillschool.co.uk