As we expand our provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the College in a new role as a Health and Care Coordinator.
We are looking for a resilient and motivated individual to be responsible for the coordination and review of information, resources and training in relation to the ongoing health and care needs of students within the College.
You will ensure consistent and robust information sharing practices take place between key staff, parents and other professionals, supporting the creation of risk assessments, support plans and policies to ensure the health and care needs of the students are met at College.
If you are committed to advocating for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of students with disabilities, empowering them to advocate for themselves and access the support and resources they need to succeed then this is the role for you!
Main Responsibilities and Duties The successful applicant will be co-ordinating and reviewing information, resources and training in relation to the ongoing health and care needs of students within the College, ensuring consistent and robust information sharing practices take place between key staff, parents and other professionals, supporting the creation of risk assessments, support plans and policies to ensure the health and care needs of the students are met at College.
You will have a Level 4 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent and a degree in a related field or equivalent substantial experience of managing the Health and Care needs of young people.
You may have a background in nursing, the healthcare sector or the education sector.
You will have experience of conducting assessments, writing risk assessments and care plans and keeping robust records.
You will be an excellent communicator who is able to form positive relationships and act as a role model and ambassador.
This is a permanent position, working 22.5 hours per week over an extended term-time of 42 weeks per year.
There is flexibility around the pattern of these hours within the standard working week of 8.30-17.00 Monday-Thursday and 08:30-16:30 Friday, as long as this includes Wednesday afternoons.
You will work across both the Medway and Maidstone campuses.
The pro rata salary bracket based on 22.5 hours over 42 weeks is £15,281 to £18,412 per annum.
All staff are required to Staff must complete mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the number of hours set for their Department.
Travel between sites as and when required in accordance with their job role.
Evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the service Comply with and understand all aspects of legislation and College policies and processes relating to safeguarding, including promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in Health & Safety at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in respect of GDPR at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
During the course of your duties, you may acquire or have access to confidential information which should not be disclosed to any other person unless in pursuit of your duties in compliance with GDPR or with the specific permission given on behalf of the College.
Actively take responsibility for their personal learning and development (informal and formal) reviewing and reflecting on their performance within their current role.
Promote, adhere to, understand and put into practice all college policies and procedures.
Positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the MidKent College Equal Opportunities Policy.
Attend and complete all mandatory training sessions or on-line computer based training packages as required by the college.
Undertake any other duties consistent with the key responsibilities and/ or duties of this role as directed by your manager.
About MidKent College A GOOD local College for Maidstone and Medway Every year over 6000 students from Medway, Maidstone and beyond choose MidKent College to continue their studies and prepare for their future career.
Our sparkling campuses in Maidstone and Medway boast some of the best vocational training facilities in the country as well as staff and student social zones and more.
Our University Centre Maidstone campus provides a valuable higher education and professional training centre for Maidstone, including South East Institute of Technology and the College's Home Energy Centre.
Additionally, in September 2024 we proudly opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham's Historic Dockyard.
All of our campuses benefit from ongoing investment programmes so that we can provide fantastic learning environments for our students.
For over 100 years we've been providing high-quality technical training and apprenticeships in a range of subject areas.
In November 2018 Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.
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