Job summary
Welfare Manager, William Morris School
41- or 52-week contract
William
Morris School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with neurodevelopmental
difficulties. The school is one of the few educational establishments in the
country to adopt a truly trauma-informed and trauma-responsive approach to
care, therapy and education.
We are
currently seeking a dedicated Welfare Manager to work in our small 39-week
boarding provision, due to open in September 2024.
This is an exciting opportunity
to take a senior role in the opening and development of a new provision. You
will support the Head of Boarding in creating a positive environment that
enables pupils to meet their outcomes, and work closely with staff from our
therapeutic, Youth Support, Care and Education teams.
Main duties of the job
Key areas:
o
Be responsible
for ensuring that the boarding provision is run in line with the vision for
boarding at William Morris School, Novalis Trust
o
Support the Head
of Boarding to ensure the implementation and maintenance of National Minimum
Standards within the boarding
provision practices and processes.
o
Support the Head
of Boarding to support the development of boarding at William Morris School,
Novalis Trust
o
Act as an
appropriate role model for all the boarders
About us
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- Fixed 2 week rota
- Staff are supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Term time holidays in line with Gloucestershire schools
- Clear career progression path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Welfare Manager William Morris School
Purpose
Responsibility, accountability of the boarding
provision and pupils placements and positive outcomes. Linking in with heads
of departments (Therapy, Care, Youth support and Education).
Reporting to Head of
Boarding / Headteacher
For full job description, please see uploaded document separately.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Requirements for the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Novalis Trust
Address
William Morris School
Chipmans Platt
Stonehouse
Gloucestershire
GL10 3SH