Job Introduction
Lakeside School is an Outstanding day and residential special school for 97 x 10-16 year old boys with a range of needs, including challenging behaviour, ADHD and Autism. Are you a positive, energetic, resilient and patient person looking to make a real difference to the education of our pupils? Our residential unit has places for up to 20 pupils who can reside from Monday to Thursday evening.
Lakeside School residential unit is a specialist, secure residential home looking after children in a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.
We are looking to recruit a Residential Child Care Worker to cover maternity leave, working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings (30 hours per week).
The working pattern will be as follows:
Monday 12:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 2pm - 11 pm then a sleep in followed by Wednesday morning 7am - 9am
Thursday 2pm - 11pm then a sleep in followed by Friday morning 7am - 9am
There is an night enhancement for the sleep in nights.
This is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role where you can help children alongside an exceptional team of dedicated and supportive staff, working together to provide a stimulating and caring environment.
Your focus will be to act as a role model to our children, forming positive, trusting relationships that enable them to feel safe and cared for. This is an opportunity to engage in fun activities that interest both the children and the staff. You will need to have a level of resilience, empathy and understanding, with the ability to be consistent, kind and respectful, even in the face of challenging behaviour.
Lakeside received an Outstanding rating from OFSTED for its residential setting in October 2024.
We are an inclusive, nurturing school looking for the right person to join our great team. Full training will be provided for all aspects of this role.
As part of the application process, we encourage all potential applicants to visit the school. You will receive a warm welcome and the chance to meet our pupils and staff. For more information please phone Lisa on 02380 266633 to discuss this role.
To apply for this post please contact l.van.aswegen@lakeside.hants.sch.uk for an application pack.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
