Generic Support Worker (Residential Provision) - Loxley Hall School

LOXLEY HALL SCHOOL

Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 8RS

01889 723050 office@loxley.manorhall.academy

The pupils who attend Loxley Hall come from all across Staffordshire and have Education Health Care Plans for Special Educational Needs for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties with resulting behavioural problems. Our aim at Loxley Hall School is to make our Residential students feel safe, wanted and listened to. We are seeking someone who has patience, a sense of humour, a lot of energy and enjoys working with young people.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our outstanding provision. Some of the students stay over in our Residential provision at the end of the school day during the week. The job will be varied and will include:

• Supporting young people to have fun, trust adults, make friends and develop their self-confidence.
• Maintaining a safe, secure and pleasant environment for the young people to live in.
• Working with other staff in offering activities and this could include sharing your own hobbies and interests.
• The role includes working 3 x evenings per week in the Residential Educational provision and this will include at least 1 x sleep in per week which is paid additionally to the advertised salary.
• Helping to prepare meals.
• 1 x day per week supporting in the school day. No previous experience of working in a school environment required.
• Leading by example and being a good role model.
• Keeping up to date observations and records and feeding back to parents and guardians as part of key working requirements.

We will provide essential training as part of our staff development programme and will also work with the successful candidate to provide further training opportunities in line with their career aspirations. This role also includes not working weekends and during the school holidays and it is whole year pay.

Closing Date for applications is 23^rd March and interviews will be held on Thursday 27^th March 2025. The start date will be as soon as possible.

Visits to the school are advised prior to short listing - please contact Andy Teague (Head of Care) a.teague@loxley.manorhall.academy 07918467384 to arrange a visit and if you would wish to discuss the role further. Please note that the minimum age for this role is 20 years of age and a driving license is required.

‘Building Relationships, Celebrating Success, Promoting Change’

Loxley Hall School offers residential education for children and young people age 11 – 16 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. It is part of Manor Hall Academy Trust which serves 16 special schools and PRUs.

Residence provides opportunities for our children and young people to experience a positive environment where the aim is to develop emotional and social skills for lifelong learning, increasing resilience and independence via secure and successful relationships.

Our Research Based Practice and rigorous self-evaluation ensures that we can analyse and track individual progress and target areas requiring additional support. Our delivery is underpinned by our residential desired outcomes. We focus on promoting and modelling positive behaviour and mutual respect is a key ingredient to the success of our organisation.

Loxley Hall School

Loxley Hall Residential Education is an Ofsted rated Outstanding provision that offers 43 residential educational places per week, for boys 11 – 16 years, with accommodation situated within 2 domestic houses. The creation of this homely atmosphere enables us to prepare our youngsters along the road from dependence to independence.

Staff display unconditional positive regard for all students and provide them with a safe, supportive, inclusive, positive, and rewarding experience.

The ‘Whole School’ approach and seamless service with education, underpins each young person’s overall progress.

Great emphasis is put on offering numerous and varied activities both onsite and offsite in the local community which can all be used as a vehicle to develop their emotional and social skills, their self-confidence and ability to manage their own behaviour. This helps them to develop an understanding of citizenship and their place in wider society.

Why Join Loxley Hall School?

• Training & Development: We invest in our staff, offering essential training as part of our comprehensive Staff Development Programme, with additional professional development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
• Supportive Environment: Our school community is warm and welcoming. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
• Meaningful Work: You’ll have the chance to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential, creating lasting positive change in their lives.
• Access to excellent benefits: We offer a comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Program, including:
• Tech and Cycle-to-Work schemes
• Online gym classes and health & wellbeing support
• Financial advice services
• Thinkwell fast-track counselling
• Physiotherapy and retail discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, and for days out. Please look online for further information:

https://www.loxley.manorhall.academy/residence

Please note that references will be requested prior to the interview. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (former CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here. Please apply online via the MyNewTerm link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142170/EDV-2025-LHS-39710