Established in 1995, The Lioncare School is an innovative DfES registered, independent S.E.M.H  Therapeutic School in Brighton & Hove, offering a special, trauma-informed curriculum for up to 17 children and young people aged 6-16 who have complex learning needs and who require substantial positive behavior and relational support in order to access learning.

The Lioncare School is looking for an passionate and resilient teacher to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider of therapeutic education. Able to embrace an innovative curriculum model, child-centered systems and holding high expectations you will be an exceptional teacher who understands the challenges and rewards of working with vulnerable children aged from 6-16 who need specialist, attachment-aware provision. Essential personal qualities are good humour, empathy, balance and robustness; in addition a proven ability to inspire reluctant learners with complex needs, and an understanding of working with violence and aggression are all key skills for this post.

We are keen to find the right individual to join our therapeutic community and therefore we are looking for either:

• An experienced SEND Key Stage Four practitioner capable of supporting learners with their transition to Post 16 provision through effective advice and guidance and the delivery of suitable qualifications, up to, and including, GCSE.
• A creative and resilient Key Stage Three teacher with substantial experience in working through challenging behaviors to promote excellent progress in key skills.

We would also welcome applications from experienced Upper Key Stage Two  teachers looking to challenge and develop their skills.

We offer:

• Good pay, and salary progression
• Excellent training and opportunities for continuous professional development
• Effective practice support, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching
• Working in one of the country’s leading providers of accredited 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 & young people

Job Description

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2018-19

Based in one of our three Children’s Homes, your role is to provide full administrative support to the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in carrying out their statutory and regulatory responsibilities. These include amongst other duties;

• Receive and welcome visitors to the Home in a professional and courteous manner
• 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 pro-active role in helping the Home to function as a facilitating environment, including good organisation of workspaces and supporting health and safety and risk assessment procedures
• Manage and record incoming and outgoing mail (including E-mail) appropriately and respond to correspondence accordingly
• Ensure effective workflow through prioritising workload
• Order and manage stationery, resource, and supplies as directed by the Registered Manager
• 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 retention of records and information in an accurate and efficient manner
• Accurate minute-taking at meetings that may include confidential material
• Assist in the management and monitoring of the Homes petty cash system, including maintaining accurate records and receipts of all petty cash incomings and outgoings
• Monitoring and recording annual leave and sickness information
• Collect and process children’s routine outcome measures that track children’s progress
• Manage and oversee all matters relating to the vehicles owned and operated by the Home
• Maintain the Homes digital diary
• Regularly update databases
• Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining the Homes petty cash system

Starting basic salary range: £11,583.00 – £12,054.00 (£8.91 – £9.27 per hour) depending on prior experience & regular salary progression up to £12,604.00 (£9.70 per hour). Full Orientation & Induction programme provided. Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Working in our Therapeutic Homes and supporting children attending our Therapeutic School, your role is to support and line manage and supervise and guide the practice of your colleagues in the team, and help coordinate and effectively manage each shift. You will work collaboratively with the Homes Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and be part of the Management Team of the Home, ensuring that the Home is run and operated safely and in compliance with requirements of legislation and regulation, and that the children living in the Home are cared for and educated to the highest standards, and that they make progress and thrive.

To achieve this, you will;

• Effectively and appropriately assist in aspects of managing, leading, monitoring, and developing the Therapeutic Children’s Home in which you are based.
• Share appropriate and delegated responsibility for improving the therapeutic care and education provision offered and promoting all aspects of the Home as a ‘facilitating environment’ conducive to therapeutic thinking and practice.
• Involve yourself in helping to implement the Home’s agreed Improvement Plan to ensure the continual development of the Quality of Care provided by the Home.
• Offer and provide the appropriate and necessary support to the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, and where necessary to other Managers, the Head Teacher, and members of the Executive Team.
  Accept delegated responsibility for relevant aspects of recruitment, staffing, legislation, managing financial processes, and efficient use of resources.
• Support colleagues in meeting the emotional, safeguarding, social, psychological, educational, and academic needs of the children looked after by the Home and across the whole of The Lioncare Group.
• Appropriately liaise and interact with all colleagues across the organisation and wider external networks to ensure effective communication & promote positive and harmonious working relationships.

Starting basic salary range (15.04.21 to 14.04.22):

• £23,603.00 [£11.35 per hour] (new to the role)
• £24,075.00 [£11.57 per hour] (some prior experience in the role)
• £24,556.00 [£11.81 per hour] (regular prior experience in the role)
• £25,047.00 [£11.81 per hour] (substantial prior experience & qualifications – discretionary)

Also:

• Additional duties payments
• Special bank-holiday bonus
• Regular salary progression currently up to £25,799.00 [£12.40 per hour].
• Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
• Extensive training offered.
• Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses, and opportunities to study for a post-graduate qualification

Job Description – Senior Therapeutic Carer

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Working in our Therapeutic Homes, your role is to remain awake throughout the night and ensure the safety and well-being of the children living in the home, and the sleeping-in adult, are maintained at all times.  You will also be expected to undertake domestic duties including laundry and light cleaning, record information and take a lead role in managing (with support) situations and eventualities including emergencies whilst on duty.

Starting basic salary range: (based on a 40 hour working week)

• £19,039.00 [£9.15 per hour] (no prior experience and becomes WNTC1 after probation)
• £19,419.00 [£9.34 per hour] (some prior experience and becomes WNTC2 after probation)
• £19,808.00 [£9.52 per hour] (regular prior experience and becomes WNTC3 after probation)

Also:

• Additional duties payments
• Special bank-holiday bonus
• Transition to Waking Night Therapeutic Carer position and salary scale after successful completion of 6-month basic training.
• Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
• Extensive training offered.
• Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Waking Night Worker

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21