Loddon School is more than a residential school, it is a home. It is home for children aged 8-19 with profound autism, who are non-verbal and have severe learning difficulties, resulting in highly challenging behaviours.

We approach things a little differently at Loddon, offering home-based style education, with children learning through play and experience new life skills. We see every opportunity as a learning opportunity and use positive working methods to engage children in learning and prepare them for adult life. We strive to ensure each child has an enhance quality of life, and we do this by being innovational, encouraging, inspiring and holistic.

Loddon School has a philosophy of Positive Behaviour Support and all staff are committed to PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, which was developed here.

What will the role entail?

• Provide the highest standard of care to the children, ensuring all their needs are met.
• Participate in all activities including swimming, walks, educational activities, and trips out in the community.
• Support the children’s independence with everyday tasks and personal care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, external professionals, and colleagues.
• Attend mandatory training courses and other recommended training to support your own development.

What is essential for the role?

The ideal candidate would be passionate about providing quality care and education for the children, have patience and understanding and will ensure they always promote the safeguarding and welfare for the children.

At present, we are currently only accepting applications from those who are already qualified or are currently studying within this sector. This will be an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma or an equivalent, or higher.

If you are unsure if your qualification is suitable for this position, please feel free to contact us directly at [email protected]

Hours of work?

162.5 hours per month, working on a rolling 6-week shift pattern, with longer and shorter weeks. You will be working between the hours of 07:30 – 22:00.

What can we offer you?

• Staff wellbeing programmes
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Free meals on shift
• Funded Level 2 courses
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Training & career development opportunities
• Staff referral program

We are also offering a local minibus pick up service in Basingstoke & Reading.

Training & development at Loddon

We want to give you the best opportunity to learn hands on, how to do your role to the highest standard. Initially you will receive 4 weeks of training where you will shadow an experienced member of the team to allow you to learn and build relationships with the children. You will also attend weekly induction training sessions to support you with your new role.

It doesn’t stop there though, throughout your career at Loddon you will continuously receive training and support to help you develop.

Salary

The salary is based on full time employment and is dependent on qualifications and experience within similar settings.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and have 9 months of more on their Visa. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share the same commitment. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks following Safer Recruitment.

We cannot currently offer sponsorship or switch sponsors.