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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.

Referral Process: Residential Provision

An initial enquiry from a referring authority or agency is made to the Referrals Officer  (Shelley McEwan) by e-mail referrals@lioncare.co.uk or by phone 01273 720424.

Having considered the referral information provided, and with due regard to ensuring appropriate matching and initial assessment of likely impact the child’s presenting behaviours may have on the current group of children living in our Homes and attending our School, the Referrals Officer consults with members of the Leadership Team and between them they assess our ability to meet the needs of the referred child.

Following further consultation with the referring authority and the Leadership Team of The Lioncare Group, a preliminary decision to accept or decline the referral is made, usually within 24 hours, based on the information provided. The Referrals Officer contacts the referring authority or agency to discuss the preliminary decision.

If it is agreed we could offer an appropriate placement, further detailed information will be sought from the referring authority so that an Initial Impact Assessment can be carried out.

A date is set for the case social worker to visit and meet with the service manager and registered manager and / or Head Teacher as appropriate to ensure the proposed placement meets the child’s needs.

If all parties are in agreement, and following authorisation by the Executive Director, the Referrals Officer confirms the offer of a placement in writing to the referring authority. The referring authority then responds in writing their wish to accept the offer. There is usually a need for panel agreement by the placing authority before this stage is reached.

For the residential provision, the admissions procedure begins, and is overseen by the respective Registered Manager. For the education provision, this is overseen by the Head Teacher.

This includes:

  • collating, sorting, and sharing relevant information
  • the Registered Manager and/or Head Teacher visiting the child in their current home and/or school placement along with the proposed Casework Manager from our Home and/or School
  • presenting the child with their ‘Welcome Book’, ‘Guide to Westfields / Hillfields’, or ‘Student Welcome Pack’ as appropriate
  • maintaining contact with the child and their current carers / teachers
  • arranging for the child to visit our Home and/or School
  • arranging for the child’s bedroom to be decorated according to the preferences of the child (within reason)
  • being present to welcome the child to the Home and/or School on their day of admission.
  • an Initial Placement Planning Meeting for all the adults involved in the welfare of the child is held prior to the day of admission or where this is not possible, within 7 days of admission to the Home.

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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