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Placements: 16.06.22

Location   AgeVacancies
Lioncare School  6-16 yrs3
Springfields   6-12 yrs0
Westfields 10-14 yrs4
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: 16.06.22

  • Therapeutic Carer
    (40 hrs/wk. [shifts])
  • Childcare Worker (40 hrs/wk. [shifts])
  • Senior Therapeutic Carer (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)
  • Administrative Assistant (20-25 hrs/wk.)
  • Therapeutic House Keeper (20-25 hrs. p/wk.)

Recruiting Now for July/August 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.

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April 23, 2015 By Matt Vince

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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