Carer

Full Job Description

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

• £19,000 to £20,000 per annum dependent on experience
• 37.5 hours per week; Term time only
• Fixed Term; 12 months
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend

Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for children 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 children 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 students, 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.

Job purpose

• 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 social, emotional and mental health needs and how to support them appropriately

Person Specification:

• To be able to undertake the duties in the job description, applicants should possess the following knowledge and skills:
• An ability to diffuse conflict
• Empathy with young people facing barriers to their learning
• The ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
• The capability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to use own initiative and flexibility to cope with the unexpected
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• A good level of English and Maths (GCSE's ideally grade C / 4 and above)
• 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.

**All applications must be completed IN FULL**

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 children 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 children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

• 4 day working week is trialling in a number of our schools, it is dependent on location and isn't guaranteed.