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Placements: 27.11.23

Location   Age on AdmissionVacancies
Our School  6-16 yrs0
Springfields   6-12 yrs0
Westfields 10-14 yrs2
Hillfields12-16 yrs1

The Lioncare Group currently has residential placement vacancies and is happy to consider and accept appropriate referrals for our homes, and offer placements following a thorough matching process. If you wish to contact us regarding referrals we have a dedicated e-mail address for this: referrals@lioncare.co.uk

Alternatively, you can contact us on 01273 720424 if you wish to discuss in more detail a specific referral.

Recruitment: 27.11.23

  • Childcare Worker
  • Therapeutic Carer
  • Therapeutic Support Assistant (Education)
  • Administrator

Recruiting for December 2023

If you interested in working with us, please download, complete, and return to recruitment@lioncare.co.uk the application form, which you must download (Note: you cannot complete this form online. Download the form to your devise, complete the form, then send it to us via email) as an editable PDF form by clicking on the link below:

The Lioncare Group Application Form

The Lioncare Group Recruitment Guide 2023-24

Please Note: in line with our safer recruitment practice and policy, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate method of application for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed application form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment
checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions and restrictions that might prevent the candidate from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions.

Posts by Matt Vince

Childcare Worker

October 15, 2023 Written by Matt Vince
Childcare Worker

from 8-40 hours per week shift-working

The Lioncare Group is the operating name for Lioncare Ltd, established in 1991, and primarily concerned with therapeutic residential childcare, therapeutic special education, and therapeutically informed specialist training and learning and consultancy provision.
We currently operate three therapeutic children’s homes (Springfields opened in 1998 for children aged between 6 years and 14 years, Westfields originally opened in 2006 and re-launched in 2018 for children aged between 10 years and 16 years, and Hillfields opened in 2015 for children aged between 12 years and 18 years), The Lioncare School, an independent DfE registered SEMH school opened in 1995 for children aged between 6 years and 16 years, bespoke programmes of supported accommodation for young adult care-leavers aged 18 years and over (as and when required) comprising West House, Hill House, Portland Road and New Church Road), and a specialist training & learning & consultancy service.

The Lioncare Group is now looking for Childcare Workers to join our teams in our children’s homes

Working in our therapeutic children’s homes and supporting children attending our therapeutic SEMH independent school, your role and duties are similar to those of a therapeutic carer, except that you will also be undertaking our 6-month work-based basic training programme that will equip you with the skills and knowledge and experience and understanding of the therapeutic task to enable you to be considered for automatic promotion to the position of therapeutic carer following relevant assessment and performance review.

As such, you will work alongside and assist your therapeutic carer colleagues and your managers to meet the everyday and complex needs of the children in our care and help them manage their sometimes challenging behaviours, support them in understanding and managing their conflicted emotions and behaviours, work collaboratively with your colleagues based at The Lioncare School and other professionals to achieve the agreed outcomes for each child and within a group-living setting, and offer each child and the group as a whole real and meaningful experience of living, relating, and learning.

Further details about each children’s home can be found in the therapeutic residential care section of this website.

Starting basic annual salary ranges based on a 40-hour working week1:

  • £21,637.00 (£10.42 p.h.): scale-point CW1 some prior experience in a similar role.  Increases to £21,933.00 (£10.57 p.h.) after successful completion of the 6-month work-based basic training programme and performance review: scale-point TC1 limited prior experience in the same role or was CW1
  • £21,999.00 (£10.58 p.h.): scale-point CW2 regular prior experience in a similar role.  Increases to £22,433.00 (£10.79 p.h.) after successful completion of the 6-month work-based basic training programme and performance review: scale-point TC2 some prior experience in the same role or was CW2

There is potential for progression to scale-point TC9 earning £25,768.00 (£12.39 p.h.).  All scale-point levels can also earn up to approx. £2,489.00 in additional pay through undertaking sleep-in and special bank holiday duties.

In addition to competitive pay with clear salary progression, we also offer:

  • opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
  • company-paid sickness allowance
  • employee group healthcare scheme funded by The Lioncare Group for all employees
  • initial 2-week orientation and a comprehensive 6-month basic training and induction programme
  • a training package worth approx. £3,000.00 – £3,500.00 per employee
  • excellent ongoing training and commitment to investing in your continuous professional development, including therapeutic models and reflective practice, leadership and management, designated safeguarding lead, and further post-graduate opportunities for the right candidate
  • fully funded and supported attendance on our accredited Level 3 diploma in therapeutic childcare and education
  • effective support through regular practice-based and reflective supervision, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching from both our executive team and external consultancy,
  • working in one of the country’s leading providers of integrated therapeutic childcare and education
  • a supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
  • real job satisfaction
  • a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Practice, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate application method for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed Application Form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions, and restrictions that might prevent you from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions

Job Description – Child Care Worker

Application Form 

The Lioncare Group Recruitment Guide and Information 2023-24

1 as per the currently published salary scales effective 16.04.23 to 15.04.24

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Therapeutic Carer

October 15, 2023 Written by Matt Vince
Therapeutic Carer

from 8-40 hours per week shift-working

The Lioncare Group is the operating name for Lioncare Ltd, established in 1991, and primarily concerned with therapeutic residential childcare, therapeutic special education, and therapeutically informed specialist training and learning and consultancy provision.
We currently operate three therapeutic children’s homes (Springfields opened in 1998 for children aged between 6 years and 14 years, Westfields originally opened in 2006 and re-launched in 2018 for children aged between 10 years and 16 years, and Hillfields opened in 2015 for children aged between 12 years and 18 years), The Lioncare School, an independent DfE registered SEMH school opened in 1995 for children aged between 6 years and 16 years, bespoke programmes of supported accommodation for young adult care-leavers aged 18 years and over (as and when required) comprising West House, Hill House, Portland Road and New Church Road), and a specialist training & learning & consultancy service.

The Lioncare Group is now looking for Therapeutic Carers to join our teams in our children’s homes

Working in our therapeutic children’s homes and supporting children attending our therapeutic SEMH independent school, your role is to meet the everyday and complex needs of the children in our care and help them manage their sometimes challenging behaviours, support them in understanding and managing their conflicted emotions and behaviours, work collaboratively with your colleagues and managers and other professionals to achieve the agreed outcomes for each child and within a group-living setting, and offer each child and the group as a whole real and meaningful experience of living, relating, and learning.

Further details about each children’s home can be found in the therapeutic residential care section of this website.

Starting basic annual salary ranges based on a 40-hour working week1:

  • £21,993.00 (£10.57 p.h.): scale-point TC1 limited prior experience in the role
  • £22,433.00 (£10.79 p.h.): scale-point TC2 some prior experience in the role
  • £22,881.00 (£11.00 p.h):  scale-point TC3 regular prior experience in the role
  • £23,339.00 (£11.22 p.h.): scale-point TC4 substantial prior experience & qualifications (discretionary)

There is potential for progression to scale-point TC9 earning £25,768.00 (£12.39 p.h.).  All scale-point levels can also earn up to approx. £2,489.00 in additional pay through undertaking sleep-in and special bank holiday duties.

In addition to competitive pay with clear salary progression, we also offer:

  • opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
  • company-paid sickness allowance
  • employee group healthcare scheme funded by The Lioncare Group for all employees
  • initial 2-week orientation and a comprehensive 6-month basic training and induction programme
  • a training package worth approx. £3,000.00 – £3,500.00 per employee
  • excellent ongoing training and commitment to investing in your continuous professional development, including therapeutic models and reflective practice, leadership and management, designated safeguarding lead, and further post-graduate opportunities for the right candidate
  • fully funded and supported attendance on our accredited Level 3 diploma in therapeutic childcare and education
  • effective support through regular practice-based and reflective supervision, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching from both our executive team and external consultancy,
  • working in one of the country’s leading providers of integrated therapeutic childcare and education
  • a supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
  • real job satisfaction
  • a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Practice, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate application method for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed Application Form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions, and restrictions that might prevent you from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions

Job Description – Therapeutic Carer

Application Form 

The Lioncare Group Recruitment Guide and Information 2023-24

1 as per the currently published salary scales effective 16.04.23 to 15.04.24

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Therapeutic Support Assistant (Education)

October 15, 2023 Written by Matt Vince
Therapeutic Support Assistant (Education)

38.75 hours per week working Mondays to Fridays term-time

The Lioncare Group is the operating name for Lioncare Ltd, established in 1991, and primarily concerned with therapeutic residential childcare, therapeutic special education, and therapeutically informed specialist training and learning and consultancy provision.

Established in 1995, The Lioncare School is an innovative DfES registered, small independent S.E.M.H therapeutic school in the city of Brighton & Hove, offering a special, trauma-informed curriculum for up to 17 children aged 6-16 who have complex learning needs and who require substantial positive behaviour and relational support in order to access learning and achieve in education.

The Lioncare School is now looking for Therapeutic Support Assistants.

The Role of The Therapeutic Support Assistant

A therapeutic support assistant is a member both of the therapeutic support team of The Lioncare School and of the frontline care and support team of the wider organisation of The Lioncare Group. They work collaboratively with and under the instruction and guidance of special needs class teachers (in the classroom setting) and the therapeutic support team manager (in the wider setting of the school and workplace).
Therapeutic support assistants create and maintain the conditions necessary for learning to take place. They grow their understanding of each child’s individual emotional and social and learning difficulties and needs, and those of the class group as a whole. They use this understanding to adapt the learning environment and the way and pace that learning is delivered, to address barriers to and promote engagement in learning and teaching, and so that each child and the class group as a whole gain maximum benefit from their teacher’s delivery of the curriculum.

Further details about The Lioncare School can be found in the school section of this website.

Starting basic annual salary ranges based on a 38.75-hour working week1:

  • £20,996.00 (£10.42 p.h.): scale-point TSA1 relevant prior experience and training
  • £21,319.00 (£10.58 p.h.): scale-point TSA2 substantial prior experience and training

There is potential for progression to scale-point TSA3 earning £21,621.00 (£10.73 p.h.).  Additional pay can be earned through undertaking shift-working in the role of childcare worker or waking night worker in our therapeutic children’s homes during school holidays and public holidays when the school is closed.

In addition to competitive pay with clear salary progression, we also offer:

  • opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
  • company-paid sickness allowance
  • employee group healthcare scheme funded by The Lioncare Group for all employees
  • initial 2-week orientation and a comprehensive 6-month basic training and induction programme
  • a training package worth approx. £3,000.00 – £3,500.00 per employee
  • excellent ongoing training and commitment to investing in your continuous professional development, including therapeutic models and reflective practice, learning and classroom support, and further post-graduate opportunities for the right candidate
  • fully funded and supported attendance on our accredited Level 3 diploma in therapeutic childcare and education
  • effective support through regular practice-based and reflective supervision, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching from both our executive team and external consultants.
  • working in one of the country’s leading providers of integrated therapeutic childcare and education
  • a supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
  • real job satisfaction
  • a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Practice, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate application method for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed Application Form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions, and restrictions that might prevent you from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions

Job Description – Therapeutic Support Assistant

Application Form 

Recruitment Process Guide and Information 2023-24

1 as per the currently published salary scales effective 16.04.23 to 15.04.24

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Administrator

October 15, 2023 Written by Matt Vince
Administrator

variable and flexible working hours and work patterns considered

The Lioncare Group is the operating name for Lioncare Ltd, established in 1991, and primarily concerned with therapeutic residential childcare, therapeutic special education, and therapeutically informed specialist training and learning and consultancy provision.
We currently operate three therapeutic children’s homes (Springfields opened in 1998 for children aged between 6 years and 14 years, Westfields originally opened in 2006 and re-launched in 2018 for children aged between 10 years and 16 years, and Hillfields opened in 2015 for children aged between 12 years and 18 years), The Lioncare School, an independent DfE registered SEMH school opened in 1995 for children aged between 6 years and 16 years, bespoke programmes of supported accommodation for young adult care-leavers aged 18 years and over (as and when required) comprising West House, Hill House, Portland Road and New Church Road), and a specialist training & learning & consultancy service.

The Lioncare Group is now looking for Administrators to assist us in our work across our organisation

Working in our therapeutic children’s homes and our therapeutic SEMH independent school and our central office at Lioncare House, and as part of the wider administrative team under the direction of the business manager, your role is to provide full administrative support to the leadership team in carrying out their operational tasks and duties and fully meeting their statutory and regulatory responsibilities. Your duties include the following;

  • use I.C.T. systems including e-mail, Word, Excel and Google Drive to produce and manage documents and records
  • deal with general enquiries
  • take a proactive role in helping the homes and school function as facilitating environments, including good organisation of workspaces and supporting the business manager in undertaking effective risk assessments
  • manage and record incoming and outgoing mail (including e-mail) appropriately and respond to correspondence accordingly and as directed by the registered managers
  • ensure effective workflow by prioritising workload
  • order and manage stationery, resource, and supplies as directed by managers
  • develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with colleagues and children
  • answer telephone calls in a professional manner, monitor, screen, and keep a record of telephone calls including messages
  • manage the retention of records and information in an accurate and efficient manner using the organisation’s digital records management system
  • accurate minute-taking at meetings that may include confidential and sometimes upsetting material
  • assist in the management and monitoring of the petty cash system, including maintaining accurate records and receipts of all petty cash incomings and outgoings
  • monitoring and recording and processing annual leave and sickness information
  • collect and process children’s routine outcome measures to assist in the accurate tracking of children’s progress, including the creation of graphs and diagrams for inclusion in professional reports
  • assist in managing and overseeing matters relating to the vehicles owned and operated by The Lioncare Group
  • maintain digital diaries
  • regularly update databases

Further details about our children’s homes and our school can be found in other sections of this website.

Starting basic annual salary ranges based on a 25-hour working week1:

  • £13,546.00 (£10.42 p.h.): scale-point A1 some prior experience
  • £13,749.00 (£10.58 p.h.): scale-point A2 relevant experience
  • £13,955.00 (£10.73 p.h):  scale-point A3 substantial experience and qualification

There is potential for progression to scale-point A5 earning £14,377.00 (£11.06 p.h.).  

In addition to competitive pay with clear salary progression, we also offer:

  • opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
  • company-paid sickness allowance
  • employee group healthcare scheme funded by The Lioncare Group for all employees
  • initial 2-week orientation and a comprehensive 6-month basic training and induction programme
  • a training package worth approx. £3,000.00 – £3,500.00 per employee
  • excellent ongoing training and commitment to investing in your continuous professional development, including therapeutic models and reflective practice, leadership and management, designated safeguarding lead, and further post-graduate opportunities for the right candidate
  • fully funded and supported attendance on our accredited Level 3 diploma in therapeutic childcare and education
  • effective support through regular practice-based and reflective supervision, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching from both our executive team and external consultancy,
  • working in one of the country’s leading providers of integrated therapeutic childcare and education
  • a supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
  • real job satisfaction
  • a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Practice, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate application method for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed Application Form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions, and restrictions that might prevent you from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions.

Job Description – Administrator

Application Form 

The Lioncare Group Recruitment Guide and Information 2023-24

1 as per the currently published salary scales effective 16.04.23 to 15.04.24

Uncategorized