St Vincent’s School is a specialist school for children and young people with sensory impairments and other needs.
Our mission is to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive, achieve their full potential, and lead fulfilling, independent lives. Our school motto: Love, Live, Learn, Grow.
At St Vincent’s School, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with visual and hearing impairments, and we are committed to providing a tailored educational experience that meets the diverse needs of our children and young people. Our dedicated team of highly skilled Qualified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (QTVIs), support staff, and specialist staff work collaboratively to deliver an ambitious and comprehensive curriculum that is both accessible and challenging – this includes both access to the National Curriculum and all areas of the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI).
Our school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support the learning and development of our students. From our sensory rooms and adapted sports facilities to our braille and assistive technology resources, we strive to create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered. We also place a strong emphasis on fostering independence and self-advocacy, providing all students with the skills and confidence they need through our personalised mobility and habilitation courses to enable them to navigate the world beyond our school gates.
In addition to our academic routes, we are proud to offer a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment activities that promote social interaction, physical health, and personal development. Whether it's through music production, art, sports, or community-based projects, we encourage all our students to explore their interests and develop their talents.
At the heart of St Vincent’s School is a supportive and inclusive community. We believe that collaboration between the school, families, and external partners is key to our students’ success. We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication and working closely with parents and guardians to ensure that the individual needs of each student are met. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, supported, and inspired.
As a Residential Site Weekend Care Worker, you will join our collaborative care team of Residential Key Workers to provide a high standard of care to our students. You will be responsible for fostering a positive environment for the delivery of the waking day weekend activities.
The purpose of this extension is to offer additional opportunities for pupils to develop their independence, social skills and life skills in a consistent, supported environment – the St Vincent’s School Estate lends itself to the potential of being one of the most exciting weekend residential provisions in the country for children and young people with sensory impairments and other needs.
• Safeguarding and promoting the health and welfare of the students, ensuring that they are cared for and supported in the residential by a team of professional Care staff, following the guidelines as laid down by legislation, the current National Minimum Care Standards for Residential Special Schools, professional care practice and St. Vincent’s policies and procedures.
• Being responsible for quality assuring Care plans, Risk Assessments, Key working and Support Session notes, and other paperwork as may be directed, to a high standard in accordance with published quality assurance deadlines. Highlighting issues to senior Care management.
• Being aware of and following Risk Assessments for all activities and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for each student.
• Working in collaboration with the school and liaising with education staff over student progress. The waking day weekend includes developing students' independent living skills, involving amongst others: skills training in personal hygiene, nutrition and self-catering, general skills required in managing money and personal safety. It also includes support with mobility, homework and developing effective morning and evening routines.
• The planning and delivery of activities both on and off the school campus and providing and encouraging access to a range of leisure pursuits and to new opportunities beyond the St. Vincent’s community.
• Liaising with Care and Education staff, other College staff, parents and external partners and agencies in a professional manner to achieve a comprehensive approach to the students' development. Developing and maintaining strong links between home and school and maintaining contact with parents through face to face or online meetings, email and telephone.
• Supporting the student in coming to terms with the effect of vision and other impairments. Ensuring trusting relationships are developed between staff and students, whilst respecting professional boundaries.
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to obtain this qualification within two years.
• Experience of working with children and young people
• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, being effective both verbally and in writing. To be able to adapt style to suit the audience - for example, writing clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and make decisions. To be able to judge when it is appropriate to refer matters to others.
• Ability to quickly build rapport, respond in an empathetic manner and easily establish appropriate relationships with students, their parents and carers and other staff.
Please email [email protected] for application pack
