The Role

Hours: 44 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 20:30 – 7:30)
Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 39 Weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO A YOUNG PERSON’S LIFE?

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR ENABLING YOUR TEAM TO REACH ITS POTENTIAL?

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT PROMOTES BEST PRACTICE AND VALUES IT’S STAFF?

We are currently seeking to appoint a responsible, proactive and hard-working Coordinator to supervise waking nights at our residential provision.

As the coordinator, will be managing a team of waking night staff committed to providing high quality support to the children and young people within the residential unit throughout the night. The coordinator will be in charge of the Residential provision on shift so it is essential they are able to make calm, reasoned and balanced judgements and show strong leadership skills.

The postholder will also have experience of coordinating and managing shifts within a residential or similar setting and possesses previous experience working within a Children’s and Young People.

Our ideal candidate will either be experienced in working within children’s residential care or as a registered healthcare practitioner looking to work with disabled children and young people in a residential setting.

Candidates must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or relevant professional qualifications) as a minimum. Candidates must also be willing to work towards their Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or possess an equivalent qualification).

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 020 8788 0107 to arrange an informal discussion.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be found from the school website Linden Lodge School - Staff Vacancies

Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 18th April 2022
Shortlisting: 19th April 2022
Interview Date: 26th April 2022

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way,
London
SW19 6JB

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils