Senad Group
Location
Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
£11.44 per hour
22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days/52 weeks (0800 to 1600)
What will we offer you?
Are you ready to begin an exciting new career where you can make a big difference to young people’s lives?
About us
Pegasus School is a small independent special school. Currently we have ten residential students and twelve day students aged 8 to 19 years with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students also have mental health and therapy needs.
Located within easy reach of Swadlincote, Derbyshire and a short distance from Burton on Trent.
Children and young adults placed at the school have a range and complexity of needs including:
The Role
To ensure the consistent and adequate supply of prescribed medications for the young people at Pegasus School.
To support medication administrators with completing scheduled medication rounds.
To ensure that all documentation is correct and up to date.
Undertake assessments of young people to identify physical and mental health needs, and determine the appropriate level of intervention and care management.
Provide professional advice and support to colleagues to ensure the effective health and social care of young people in line with best practice.
Coach, support and train colleagues to develop their skills in line with professional standards and current best practice as appropriate.
Promote an understanding of and develop health and wellbeing services within the school to maximise personal wellbeing and promote independence.
To liaise with and support a variety of internal and external colleagues and partners to promote an integrated approach to meeting our young peoples’ complex requirements. These may include, but not limited to: primary, secondary and tertiary health services, external education providers and therapeutic practitioners.
Do you have?
Are you?
If so get in touch today and begin the next stage in your career with us, we look forward to introducing you to our colleagues and our inspirational young people.
This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.
For further information contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488096 Ext: 12103
Pegasus School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches.
The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.
Pegasus School, Caldwell Hall, Main Street, Caldwell, Derbyshire DE12 6RS
Closing date for applications 11th March 2024
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