Fixed term until 31st August 2025 (post is related to 1:1 TA funding and could therefore be extended).To start as soon as possible.We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect. This is an exciting opportunity to join Beer C of E Primary School, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. As part of your role you will be working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (currently this will be in KS1).Beer C of E Primary School is led by a very passionate Head Teacher and aims to actively encourage the curious nature of its pupils. The school was built in 1978 and has grown to support its 90 pupils, on a beautiful site, benefiting from exceptional sea views. The pupils are exceptionally well behaved, and the school’s values of hope, patience, friendship and honesty which are embraced by both staff and pupils alike. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.  If you are patient, friendly and nurturing and have a sound EYFS and KS1 pedagogy then we’d love to hear from you!To arrange a school visit please contact the school office on 01297 20077 to make an appointment.Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policiesPlease visit the below link for information on how to apply, Current Vacancies - St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org)If you have any issues applying for this role, please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org.Please apply by 12pm on the closing date.

Internal DCC Employees onlyPine Park House provides residential respite for adults with learning and physical disabilities and complex needs. If you like working as part of a team, dealing with new challenges and enjoy helping people to learn new skills, we would like to hear from you.You will need to provide supervision/management to a team of care and support workers and to provide care and support to service users with differing levels of need and dependency. The role requires that the Care Officer ensures that the team of support workers on shift delivers care in a sensitive and person-centred way, placing the Service User at the forefront of the care given. The care and support will be varied, ranging from moderate forms of support through to complex and detailed care pathways, requiring well developed skills. Care Officers are expected to ensure that the support team work in a unified and flexible manner to deliver excellent quality services in line with CQC standards.  Post holders will be expected to participate fully in compiling and reviewing service user support plans, so should have good IT skills, moving and handling plans, risk assessments and other related documentation involved in the service users care needs.This role requires you to work a shift pattern that will cover weekdays, weekends (two per month) and sleep-ins.This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.”Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.  This role requires a DBS disclosure. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead an established group of social workers and social care assessors. The team manage varied caseloads which include care and support needs assessments, complex discharge planning, mental capacity assessments and management of risk in a variety of settings.You will supervise practitioners and support them to promote independence and apply an asset-based approach. You will promote a ‘Home First’ approach to hospital discharge and opportunities to both reduce and delay the need for formal support.You will play a key role in ensuring that our people receive the support they need to thrive, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment across both health and social care.In return, you will receive excellent support in a busy and friendly management team. You will be supported with a tailored development plan, regular supervision, peer supervision groups and learning opportunities to support you with progressing your social care career.Devon County Council has a flexible working policy. Currently a combination of office based and home working arrangements are in place, in line with Devon County Council guidance.The nature of this work requires you to be able to drive and have access to transport. You will need to have the ability to prioritise referrals and manage competing demands simultaneously.About the TeamThe Southern Devon Hospital Discharge Team support people to return to the community following admission to hospital. In line with the Discharge to Assess Model, we support in identifying the most appropriate care pathways to meet people’s needs, working closely with Multidisciplinary Teams in complex case management.The Team manage a varied caseload supporting people who are currently inpatients as well as those who have recently been discharged; undertaking assessments to identify ongoing care and support needs, connecting people to their communities in a strength based manner. We cover the Southern Devon Footprint; From Dawlish to Dartmouth with Hospital attendance at Torbay Hospital and Dawlish, Totnes and Newton Abbot Community Hospitals.We support people on rehabilitation pathways, this includes close working with our 10 bedded residential rehabilitation unit, working alongside intermediate care teams and short-term services.We are an Integrated Service working closely with colleagues in the NHS, Torbay Adult Social Care, Short Term Services Teams, the Voluntary Sector as well as our community-based colleagues.We support a wide range of people including;Older PeoplePeople with Primary Mental Health NeedsPeople with Learning disabilitiesPeople affected by Substance MisusePeople receiving End of Life CareYounger AdultsCarers What we can offer youWe are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.  As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Team Manager has never been more attractive.  If you are looking to make the move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available.Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Jemma Hughes Integrated Deputy Community Services Manager for Hospital Discharge (07967448897)Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.This role requires a DBS disclosure.