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Priory Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.
Chelfham Bere Alston Children`s Home specialises in high quality residential provision for boys and girls between 7-19 with complex learning needs and challenging behaviour including Autism. This home currently is adjacent to Chelfham Bere Alston School which has been rated \"good\" by Ofsted, where the children are educated. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and young people is always paramount.
This position is to build upon existing resources to support a move to two brand new homes in the community in the Tamar Valley by December 2017.
This care role includes weekends.
Competitive Salary plus company pension scheme.
The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, an excellent communicator and be able to offer a high degree of flexibility. You must hold a NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care/Children and Young People`s Workforce or be willing to work towards this. Previous experience in care setting would be an preferred but not essential. Full induction, competency and growth framework is used to support your knowledge, training and professional development, there will be a minimum 3-month probation period.
Due to the homes location own transport is essential.
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.
As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.
Disclosure
Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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