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Placements: 16.05.22

Location   AgeVacancies
Lioncare School  6-16 yrs2
Springfields   6-12 yrs0
Westfields 10-14 yrs5
Hillfields12-16 yrs1

The Lioncare Group currently has placement vacancies and is happy to consider and accept appropriate referrals for our Homes and School, 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: 16.05.22

  • Deputy Manager (40 hrs/wk. [shifts])
  • Therapeutic Carer
    (40 hrs/wk. [shifts])
  • Child Care Worker
    (40 hrs/wk. [shifts])
  • Waking Night Therapeutic Carer
    (10-40 hrs/wk. = 1-4 nights)
  • Waking Night Worker
    (10-40 hrs/wk. = 1-4 nights)
  • Admin Assistant (20-25 hrs/wk.)
  • House Keeper (25 hrs. p/wk.)

Recruiting Now for June/July 2022

If you interested in working with us, please download, complete, and return to recruitment@lioncare.co.uk the application form, which you can download (Note: you cannot complete this form online and must save your work before submitting it) as a PDF Form by clicking on the link below:

The Lioncare Group Application Form

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Please Note: in line with our Safer Recruitment 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.

Recruitment

Welcome to The Lioncare Group. We have provided Therapeutic Residential Care & Specialist Education since 1991. We pride ourselves in giving children & young people a whole experience of “good enough” care & nurture within a homely environment that allows them space to resolve past difficulties & develop their true potentials.

We value all our employees and recognise they are the most valuable asset we have in ensuring we provide the children and young people in our care with the best provision and experience possible.

We aim to attract and retain the best people and are committed to providing career development opportunities for all our employees. From the day they commence employment, employees are encouraged to become involved in the growth and development of The Lioncare Group and are encouraged to share ideas, opinions and assist in aspects of the planning and delivery of projects. We operate a number of formal and informal forums for the exchange of information, enabling employees to develop their careers and to really feel that they have a say in how things are done and a stake in the success of the company.

We have adopted the Therapeutic Community Approach and Systems Psychodynamics as our practice model. At the heart of this approach is the idea of equality between people and of the capacity in each of person to help and heal each other, and to contribute to each other’s development. It places a strong emphasis on the quality of communication between people, and on the connections between the help provided to individuals and the overall task with the whole group. The success of therapeutic work in a group setting ultimately depends on everyone in the place being willing and able to engage with each other in working at the real issues. Therefore, the key areas we are constantly attempting to nurture are the ability to be honest, open and reliable with each other, and willing to find ways to communicate difficulties and problems more effectively and to take responsibility for our own actions whilst employed by The Lioncare Group.

We have attempted to incorporate the guiding principles of The Therapeutic Community Approach in all aspects of the work carried out by The Lioncare Group, and in all areas of our operation. This includes the policies, procedures, and benefits relating to employees of The Lioncare Group. At the same time, we recognise that The Lioncare Group is a business and that we have legal responsibilities and statutory obligations to fulfil. We expect all employees to maintain agreed standards, and in return they can expect us to manage them, and the company, effectively. We achieve this with The Employee Handbook and other similar documents.

Our experience has taught us that personal qualities, skills and abilities are more important than qualifications. We welcome applicants from all areas of the community, and particularly from black and Asian communities.

What we offer….

  • A chance to make a real difference to the lives of the children
  • A chance to gain real job satisfaction.
  • Competitive salary scales.
  • Commitment to professional and personal development through extensive training.
  • Homely working environments joining a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunities to develop your understanding of Therapeutic Child Care and Education.
  • Excellent training opportunities including:
  • Initial orientation
  • Ongoing Basic and essential Training Programme
  • The Lioncare Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education (accredited by Laser Learning Awards and can lead to the CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care)
  • W.A.V.E. Physical Intervention (Working with Aggression and Violence and Effectively)
  • Safe Environments Training (accredited by the British Safety Council)
  • Safeguarding Training (basic, advanced, management, and learning environments)
  • Autism Awareness
  • Restorative Practice
  • Understanding Developmental Trauma
  • Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma / Masters in Pyschodynamic Approaches to Working with Adolescents (Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust / university of East London)
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management Award
  • Introduction to Supervision
  • The Lioncare/Norman Mark Training Intensive Management Programme
  • Other training agreed as relevant to specific roles and responsibilities

The Lioncare Group Application Form

Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2020-21

Latest News

The Lioncare School is Good

Following a full and thorough inspection by Ofsted on 21st-23rd September 2021, and the publication of the Inspection Report, I am extremely pleased to congratulate the Adults and Children of The Lioncare School on achieving the Ofsted Judgement of Good In All Areas.
"Pupils at The Lioncare School feel safe and settled"
"Staff help pupils to understand and cope with big feelings with compassion and patience"
"One pupil described the staff as ‘super rocket nice’ and told inspectors that he trusted staff to look after him"
"The curriculum equips pupils with the vital knowledge that they must learn"
"Pupils’ personal, social and health education curriculum is highly tailored"
"Pupils throughout the school read very well because staff refuse to let them fall behind"
"The arrangements for safeguarding are effective"

Springfields is Outstanding
As Chief Executive Officer of The Lioncare Group, Responsible Individual for our three Children's Homes, and Chair of our Independent SEMH School, it is my honour and privilege to congratulate the Adults and Children of Springfields Therapeutic Children's Home on achieving the Ofsted Judgement of Outstanding at the Full Inspection of the Home on 2nd-3rd June 2021.
"Children benefit from excellent care provided by an effective, skilled, and dedicated staff team."
"Staff exemplify the home’s therapeutic approach and put their extensive training into practice."
"Children are involved in developing their individual plans and this assists them to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe."
"The registered manager demonstrates excellent leadership based on a clear and sustained focus on providing the best quality of care and experiences for children."
"Together with the highly effective deputy manager, the management team has embedded an exemplary child-centered culture."
"The responsible individual has a sound understanding of the needs of the children and staff team."
"The shared therapeutic ethos of the home is evident in the approach of the management and leadership team."

Rainbow Flag Award:
The Lioncare Group, led by The Lioncare School, is proud to have achieved The Rainbow Flag Award.

The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for all schools and colleges, focusing on LGBT+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities), inclusion and visibility. The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole organisation approach to LGBT+ inclusion, as well as developing strategies to combat LGBTphobic bullying.

You can find out more about The Rainbow Flag Award and associated projects by following these links:

https://www.theproudtrust.org/

http://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/

http://thekitetrust.org.uk/

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