Mental Heath Worker / Keyworker - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Mental Heath Worker/ Keyworker - Term Time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

• Ref: KCC886-6079-254S


• Posted: 28/03/2025


• Pay: £21,376 - £23,287 pa (FTE £28,837 - £31,415 pa)


• Start Date: Summer Term 2025


• App Close Date: 21/04/2025 at 23:45


• Interviews: TBC

Advert

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 08:30 - 15:30, term time only

Salary: £21,376 - £23,287 pa (FTE £28,837 - £31,415 pa)

Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you solution focused?

Do you want to be part of our OUTSTANDING SEMH school?

This could be the job for you.

West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding.

If you would like to be part of our journey to support students' lives, we are looking for a Keyworker to join our team as part of our Ofsted rated outstanding provision. You will be working with our students who require the most support integrating into the school community.

The HEART department supports young people who have a higher complexity of needs within their social, emotional and mental health requirements. Led by a Clinical Psychologist, the provision is greatly supported by our therapy department. Such a role might therefore be attractive for Psychology graduates who are hoping to gain further experience with mental health and embark on their clinical psychology training.

As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:

• Term Time only working


• Free lunches


• Generous Company Pension scheme


• Employee Assistant Programme


• Charity Discount Scheme


• Summer and Christmas Social events


• Free onsite parking


• Swimming pool


• Excellent training opportunities both internal and external

If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the whs.HR-team@westheathschool.com

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL
Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
"Rebuilding lives through education"
OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in "rebuilding lives through education", developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.

"A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education"
"The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…"
"Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!"

Job Contact Information

• Name: Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley


• Address: West Heath, Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR


• Telephone:


• Email: whs.hr-team@westheathschool.com

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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WEST HEATH SCHOOL
Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
"Rebuilding lives through education"
OFSTED outstanding May 2022
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in "rebuilding lives through education", developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .
"A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education"
"The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…"
"Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!"

Advert
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 08:30 - 15:30, term time only
Salary: £21,376 - £23,287 pa (FTE £28,837 - £31,415 pa)
Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you solution focused?
Do you want to be part of our OUTSTANDING SEMH school?
This could be the job for you.
West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding.
If you would like to be part of our journey to support students' lives, we are looking for a Keyworker to join our team as part of our Ofsted rated outstanding provision. You will be working with our students who require the most support integrating into the school community.
The HEART department supports young people who have a higher complexity of needs within their social, emotional and mental health requirements. Led by a Clinical Psychologist, the provision is greatly supported by our therapy department. Such a role might therefore be attractive for Psychology graduates who are hoping to gain further experience with mental health and embark on their clinical psychology training.
As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:
+ Term Time only working
+ Free lunches
+ Generous Company Pension scheme
+ Employee Assistant Programme
+ Charity Discount Scheme
+ Summer and Christmas Social events
+ Free onsite parking
+ Swimming pool
+ Excellent training opportunities both internal and external
If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the whs.HR-team@ westheathschool.com
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)