Residential Houseparent
The Thomas Adams School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UBThis job expired on 14 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 (pt. 7 £24,294)
Additional allowances
Tax free package of approx. £15,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced and caring individual looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment? Do you have a passion for working with children and creating a nurturing home away from home? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a dedicated residential Houseparent to join our team at our small, family-run boarding house. This is a full-time, permanent position and comes with a generous remuneration package, including a rent free two-bedroom cottage with a large garden. All utilities paid for, providing a comfortable and affordable living arrangement.
While the role does involve working some evenings and weekends, the rewards are plentiful.
As our Residential Houseparent you will work closely with the Director of Boarding and be responsible for the care of boarders on a day to day basis. During the evenings and at weekends, when the Director of Boarding is not on the premises, the Houseparent will make decisions regarding any welfare issues of boarders.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A RESIDENTIAL HOUSEPARENT
- Deputise in the absence of the Director of Boarding, with responsibility for all non-urgent day-to-day matters.
- Inform the Director of Boarding immediately of any urgent matters.
- Inform the Director of Boarding on the next day next day of any incidents occurring at the weekends or evenings.
- Support Boarding staff in their roles on a day to day basis.
- Assist the Director of Boarding with the induction of new staff.
- Assist with organising cover for absent staff in an emergency and at short notice.
- Along with Director of Boarding, be responsible for checking the details of any boarders wishing to sign out overnight.
- Organise transport to hospital for sick/injured boarders, if required, after lock up and to ensure there is suitable cover in place for remaining boarders.
- Oversee the locking and opening up of Adams House premises at the beginning and end of holidays.
- Assist in the organising of activities and staff rotas.
- Oversee the medical cupboard and First Aid boxes to ensure they are fully stocked.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A HOUSEPARENT
- Act in ‘loco parentis’ and therefore be responsible for all aspects of the pastoral welfare of the boarders in Adams House by forming constructive relationships and interacting with their individual needs.
- Be aware of and support equal opportunities for all including the inclusion and acceptance of all boarders.
- Work in line with school and boarding house policy and practice and National Boarding Standards.
DAILY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (within a shift rota)
- Manage the individual needs of all boarders.
- At the start of every shift, read the duty book in order to be fully aware of any ongoing relevant information about boarders / situations which may impact on the shift.
- Ensure that all relevant information on boarders is recorded appropriately, being aware of the importance of confidentiality and informing colleagues and Director of Boarding on a ‘need to know’ basis.
- Check on the wellbeing of all boarders by 8.30am and report any sick boarders to the Adams House Secretary by 9.00am.
- Organise the care of ill boarders throughout the day and night.
- Responsible for the full open up of Adams House premises each morning and for securing these premises at night.
- Administer medication (prescription and non-prescription) to boarders according to instructions from the doctor and / or recommended directions from the manufacturer. Accurately record the administration of this medication and organise repeat prescriptions / purchasing of more non-prescription medication as necessary.
Use a variety of methods to facilitate behaviour management.
- Launder boarders’ clothing and bedding as required, monitoring and reporting any concerns over personal hygiene / welfare to the Director of Boarding.
- Take responsibility for the supervision of homework, liaising with teaching staff where necessary.
- Ensure all boarders are up, dressed and ready for school / college on time.
- Regularly check Adams House premises and report any concerns immediately to the Director of Boarding / Police.
- Take responsibility for knowing where all boarders are throughout the shift by monitoring the signing out book, daily register and regular site checks.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Take responsibility for and manage the individual medical needs of all boarders. This involves attending relevant training (specific and general First Aid), and accompanying boarders to medical appointments, planned and emergency, ensuring relevant information is available to health care professionals.
- Administer First Aid when required and make appropriate, informed decisions about the need to seek medical attention.
- Assist with addressing Child Protection issues under the guidance of the Director of Boarding.
- Be responsible for the monitoring and organising purchase of daily provisions for boarders.
- Be familiar with the Risk Assessments and trip checklists for Adams House organised trips and inform the Director of Boarding if appropriate measures are not in place.
The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
This job description is subject to review by the line manager in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About The Thomas Adams School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Thomas Adams School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- belinda.howells@tas.318education.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01939 237000
11-18 school part of the 318 Education Trust
Arranging a visit to The Thomas Adams School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email belinda.howells@tas.318education.co.uk.
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