??ATKINSON SECURE CHILDRENS HOME - EXETER??Approximate salary - £29,572 - £32,654 + £867 secure allowance (Full time equivalent) Who are we:Atkinson Secure Children's Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED.Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts.
The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills.Our students have often struggled to engage in traditional education and can hold negative attitudes towards their learning journey.We require a creative, dynamic and adaptable instructor who can engage our students in meaningful education, education which will enhance their life opportunities moving forward.The Atkinson is looking to further develop our vocational offer to our students.
The successful candidate will have experience and hold qualifications in one or more of the vocational trades.Useful information:This is an opportunity to work in a successful education provision and alongside a highly motivated and child focused multi-disciplinary team across the wider home.The successful candidate will be entitled to the standard school holiday amount, but the Atkinson terms differ from traditional establishments.
More details on request.You will need to be prepared to work with potentially volatile, abusive (and at times dangerous) young people and associated individuals.
This role will require you to perform high levels of physical intervention.If you have any questions, please call Marc Herbert or Alana Riley on 01392 457999.What we can offer you Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024 Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role) Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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