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Activities Coordinator Job Type Full Time Permanent Location Lewes Salary £18,720 - £20,280 per annum Our clients foundation has an exciting new opportunity for Cooking Activities Coordinator to join a unique place to work. The successful candidate will have previous cooking experience and a cullenary passion in any setting and is willing to help their onsite caf (GK's) and cover sessions within Leisure and Skills Centre. The Role The successful candidate will be apart of a vibrant and creative team who specialise in running engaging and innovative activities. You will take the lead on delivering the cooking sessions within the Leisure and Skill Centre, this means you will have the opportunity to come up with and teach different recipes to adults with disabilities, supporting them to try new things and create delicious dishes which they can share with their friends and family. Plan activities and sessions you will be involved with which could be; cooking, arts/games/ music and other activities club within the leisure and skills centre. Lead on the delivery of their Cooking Session provision Prepare workspaces and equipment in advance of session start times, as well as ensuring workspace is kept tidy at all times. Implement and comply with health and safety procedures, in relation to the equipment used and activities undertaken. Maintain cooking equipment to a high standard and arranging repair / replacement of items promptly when needed. Work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and mandatory training Complete all admin duties associated with the role Prepare information/data required by senior managers for reports/papers Provide different forms in different formats (email, written, verbal) Document and celebrate achievements and activities undertaken by the individuals' accessing sessions Evaluate event/activity feedback to assess effectiveness/opportunities for improvement Skills and Qualifications Experience creating dishes either in professional or home environment Previous cooking experience GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English Food Hygiene level 2 or willingness to work towards First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards Able to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities. Highly organised, and able to multi-task. Experience of working with children and/or adults with special educational needs and complex disabilities Practical experience/understanding of young people with disabilities and barriers and how to apply to arranging activities and events Benefits Discount facilities Enhanced Pension Scheme Healthcare Cashplan Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Centre Death in Service benefit Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities Onsite Caf Free parking. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. The Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
Support Worker Job Type Full Time, Permanent Location Chailey Salary £24,960 - £27,289 Hours: Shift work (They can offer between 14 hours and 40 hours per week) The Role The Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families. Key Responsibilities Safeguarding - understanding all aspects of safeguarding, with an emphasis on what this means for children and young people with disabilities. Eating and drinking - supporting how different children and young people can be helped to eat and drink safely. Medicines - ensuring that the children and young people you work with receive the correct medicine at the right time. Manual handling - using a range of equipment with the children and young people, while keeping them and yourself safe. Intimate care - ensuring that the children and young people's hygiene needs are taken care of safely and with dignity Powered mobility - using powered wheelchairs and other equipment safely and encouraging the children and young people to learn to drive. You'll have the pleasure of attending a variety of days out and participate in fun activities with our children and young people. Epilepsy - safely managing children and young people who have seizures, and what to do in an emergency. Skills and Qualifications A basic understanding of the care and support needs of people with physical disabilities and respecting them as individuals Ability to see the person, not the disability, with a positive attitude towards diversity in general. Empathy and a genuine passion to help others and the capacity to find unique ways to build rewarding relationships with the young people here. Ability to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities. Good basic understanding of Maths, English, and IT NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake training to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Willing to attend specific training and confidently set up gastrostomy feeds for children and young adults. Willing to work shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Benefits Discount facilities. Enhanced Pension Scheme Healthcare Cashplan Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Centre Death in Service benefit Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities Onsite Caf Free parking To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
Deputy Headteacher Job Type Permanent, Term Time Only Location Lewes, BN8 4EF Salary L14-L18 Hours: Monday - Friday The Role The Foundation has an exciting new opportunity for Deputy Headteacher to join a unique place to work. They are a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families. Key Responsibilities As the Deputy Headteacher, you will promote the vision, values and core purpose of the school in line with agreed policies, guidelines and protocols. And ensure all colleagues are best trained to meet current and future needs of the pupils, and that the CHILD curriculum, teaching and learning continue to be judged as outstanding. To deputise for the headteacher when absent from school. Provide professional leadership which secures, in consultation with the Governing Body, the success and improvement of the school, ensuring high quality education and care for all the pupils Work with the Governing Body, attending committee meetings Support the headteacher to present the school's performance in mediums appropriate to a range of audiences - Governors, parents/carers/families, local community, OFSTED, Education Services, and other agencies who support children and families, locally, nationally and internationally. Implement change in the school by contributing to, leading on and evaluating key areas of the School Development Plan (SDP). Monitor, analyse, evaluate and review the effectiveness of the school's policies, practices, protocols and priorities With support from the Assistant Headteachers coordinate and evaluate the CHILD curriculum of the school to identify any improvements and set targets for teacher professional development Write, evaluate and improve the timetable and other curricular provision by analysing breadth, balance, coverage and progression in the curriculum, and curricular provision. Devise a facility timetable for learning, rooms, activities and other resources to support the CHILD Curriculum. Support the organisation of class groups and their resourcing. Develop, monitor and update the learning strategy for teaching colleagues. Review and revise the learning strategy, to ensure a robust flow from the SEF to the SDP and appraisal to CPD, including systematic review of the impact of learning and INSET Working with Assistant Headteachers, strategically develop links with Learning & Development manager and other senior school leaders to support administration and assessment of training for school colleagues, including inset days, clinical tasks and all required training. Skills and Qualifications Essential: Qualified Teacher Status Degree Evidence of further professional development Successful teaching and curriculum experience Exemplary classroom practitioner Successful experience in leading and managing colleagues/teams Knowledge of successful monitoring and assessment Understanding of the needs of pupils with SLD, PMLD and pupils with profound and multiple barriers to learning. Ability to use ICT to support the curriculum effectively Understanding of assessment Understand the SEND code of Practice and how it relates to ECHPs, annual reviews, admissions and possible tribunals Other useful skills and experience: Training in SEN strategies Experience of working with pupils with SLD and PMLD Experience of policy development Understanding of budgets Understanding of quality in special educational provision and strategies for raising pupil performance Coaching skills Benefits Discount facilities. Enhanced Pension Scheme Healthcare Cashplan Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Centre Death in Service benefit Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities Onsite Caf Free parking To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
Learning Facilitator & Coordinator Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location : Lewes Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours The Role Our clients foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families. Key Responsibilities As the Learning Facilitator and Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating, tracking and recording learning programs and interventions to ensure continuous development and growth of our colleagues. Deliver engaging and interactive sessions using a variety of instructional techniques and formats. Work across the L&D team to help adapt learning content to different learning preferences and audience needs. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Encourage participation and facilitate discussions and activities and provide constructive feedback. Deliver learning sessions as needed, either in person, virtually or via digital solutions. Assist in the development and updating of learning materials, presentations, and resources. Research industry best practices and incorporate relevant content into learning solutions. Ensure learning is delivered at a standard and volume to meet our regulatory requirements (Ofsted/CQC/Health & Safety Standards) and ensure we meet legislative obligations. Skills and Qualifications CITP/CIPD/equivalent Learning & Development qualification desired, or willingness to work towards. Experience working within a Social Care environment with children and young people with disability and/or complex medical needs. Proven experience working in a training and facilitation context Experience in presenting to group audiences and facilitating learning. Has contributed to the design and delivery of job-related skills development Knowledge and understanding of educational, residential or health setting Detailed knowledge of Microsoft products and the ability to use them in a learning and development environment. Foundation knowledge of learning principals, approaches and best practice. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, organise/prioritise workload and work across a team to ensure work completes on time. Builds strong relationships that enable long term trust/confidence and influence. Self-motivated, with the ability to set clear outcomes and be flexible with workloads to meet changing targets or tight deadlines. Has a passion for their own learning as well as the development of others Excellent communicator and listening skills Awareness of risks and regulation that may impact in a learning and development environment. Benefits Discount facilities Enhanced Pension Scheme Healthcare Cash plan Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Centre Death in Service benefit Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities Onsite Caf Free parking. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
Education Assistant Job Type Permanent, Term Time Only Location Lewes, BN8 4EF Salary £17,550 - £19,187 Hours: 32.5 hours per week (5 days); term time only, or 19.5 hours per week (3 days); term time only The Role The Foundation has an exciting new opportunity for a Education Assistant to join a unique place to work. They are a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families. Key Responsibilities As an Education Assistant you will be required to work as part of a dynamic support team to undertake learning/support programmes to enable learners to access the curriculum under the instruction/guidance of teachers/therapists and the department manager and co-ordinator. The safety, mobility, hygiene and wellbeing of the learners within the manual handling guidelines. Promote standards of care according to current protocols. Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all learners feel involved with tasks and activities. Actively encourage learners to act as independently as possible, encouraging them to fulfil their individual potential and promoting their self-esteem. Provide feedback to learners in relation to their progress and achievements under guidance from the teacher. Act as a link worker to learners, supporting and advocating on their behalf, meeting the learners' needs in a way that recognises their opinions and wishes; participate in daily handovers. To assist with the development, planning and implementation of personal progress plans under the direction of the teacher; provide daily feedback To support and be aware of learners learning in the wider curriculum e.g. outings, swimming, riding etc. as directed by appropriate staff. By agreement, support home tuition as required. Skills and Qualifications Essential: Good basic understanding of Maths, English, IT and technology Be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding your role and responsibilities within the team. Good written and verbal communication skills To be able to undertake daily manual handling of children and young adults, including pushing wheelchairs, standing frames and use of other equipment. Positive attitude towards diversity in general and specifically towards the rights, independence, inclusion and choice for children and young adults with complex needs Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults. Other useful skills and experience: Having a basic understanding of the care and support needs of people with physical disabilities and respecting them as individuals Experience of working with children and/or adults with disabilities Able to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities Benefits Discount facilities. Enhanced Pension Scheme Healthcare Cashplan Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Centre Death in Service benefit Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities Onsite Caf Free parking To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.