Senior Boarding Support Worker - Term Time

Job description

SENIOR BOARDING SUPPORT WORKERAshford, Kent

Hours: 40 hours per week – term time only – Monday to Thursday.

Salary: £23,556.00 - £26,114.40 (inclusive of basic salary plus 1 sleep in per week)

Are you looking for a rewarding role with excellent career progression opportunities?

The Caldecott Foundation is looking for a caring individual who is passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people; encouraging life skills and helping the young people to develop their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves in providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in.

Responsibilities

Be accountable to the Boarding Managerand the Senior Leadership team at the Caldecott Foundation School.

Under the guidance of The Boarding Manager and the School Leadership team be responsible for the Local Child Protection procedures and foundation policies on safeguarding the welfare of children/young people.

To ensure children/young people carry appropriate responsibility for their own lives, keep them informed as to the progress they're making and involve them in the planning of their lives as much as possible whilst residing in the boarding provision and attending education.

To provide and support the provision of primary care for each child/young person and help them develop healthy attachments and to act as a key worker. Liaising with their family, school and referring agency in ensuring a consistent approach to meeting the individual needs of our children and young people.

To provide quality written reports that document and evidence the child/young people's daily, weekly and monthly progress both residentially and educationally.

(Please see the Job Description for more duties)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English