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Valence School

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Care Support Assistant

CARE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Part-time : Term Time Only : Permanent

39 working weeks plus 6.4 weeks paid holiday

£11.79 per hour

25 hours per week : £13,384 gross p.a.

Monday to Friday : 9.45am to 2.45pm

or

24 hours per week : £12,849 gross p.a.

Monday to Thursday : 3.30pm to 9.30pm

Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, well-being sessions, subsidised meals, free on site parking.

As a Care Support Assistant you will be supporting the care needs of our students with physical disabilities and complex needs.  No experience is necessary as full training will be given, however a genuine desire to support our students with their eating and drinking and personal care is essential.

We offer a supportive, friendly working environment in a country school setting and the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of our students in class or in the residential provision.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties.  We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust.

Please see the application pack to complete the online application form.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role

If you have any questions please contact the HR team : vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates.  The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).