Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, LondonEC1V 2PT
Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email:
September2012
Dear Applicant,
School Project Manager (Secondary)– Greater ManchesterHub
Thank you for your interest in the above post. Please find enclosed:
- Terms and Conditions of the post
- The job description and person specification for the post
- Personal Details Form for Applicants
- Equal Opportunities form
Please send yourCV and Supporting Statement(of no more than 500 words) clearly showing how you meet each selection criterion in the person specificationand stating which specific role you are applying formarked for my attention no later than 9am on Monday 1st October 2012.Please note interviews have been provisionally scheduled forThursday 18th October 2012.
You do not need to provide your date of birth on your CV or the years you went to school or any other training establishment.
Please return your application by email only to in Microsoft Word format.
Please ensure that you have also completed and sent to us Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Forms. You can do so by returning this entire Job Pack with two forms completed electronically, you will find them at the end of this document.
If you are a current member of staff or our volunteer please note that you are required to notify your line manager and obtain a letter of recommendation supporting you in applying for this post. Please submit the letter together with your application and not separately.(applications without a letter of recommendation will not be considered as full).
Thank you for your interest in Place2Be and we look forward to receiving your completed application.
With best wishes,
Sarah Auger
Interim Resourcing Officer
School Project Manager(Secondary) – Greater ManchesterHubTerms and Conditions
Below is a general outline of the Terms and Conditions for this post. Full terms and conditions will be included with our offer of employment.
Type of Appointment
Permanent,Part Time
Location
LoretoHigh School, Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7SW
For the further information on the school, please visit the school’s website:
Probationary Period
6 months’ probationary period with a formal appraisal in the sixth month.
Salary
£9,926 pro-rata per annum from FTE of £24,814 per annum
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Hours of Work
2 days (14.4 hours) per week.Working days areMondays and Wednesdays
Inductions
Please note that the successful candidate, as part of Place2Be induction, will be required to attend a compulsory four-day Staff Inductions programme in London during the month ofJanuary 2013.
Annual Leave
A full time equivalent allowance is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. The pro-rated allowance will be calculated once the candidate is appointed and the start date is known.
Annual leave has to be taken during school break times only. Please note that employees with more than 3 years of service are eligible to 27 days of annual leave pro rata and those with over 5 years of service are eligible to 30 days of annual leave pro rata.
Pension
Employees are eligible to join Place2Be pension scheme after three full months of service. The Place2Be contributes 3% of your salary into the scheme; employees may contribute as from 3% of their salary per financial year. A free session is available with our financial advisers to help plan your pension needs.
Childcare Vouchers
We run an approved childcare voucher scheme which offers income tax and National Insurance contribution savings when paying for child care.
Cycle Scheme/Season Ticket Loans
We offer interest-free loans for buying a season ticket or purchasing a bicycle to assist our staff with reducing the cost of travelling to work.
Eye Care Vouchers
We provide eye care vouchers entitling you to a free annual eye test. This scheme fulfils our legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act for staff using Display Screen Equipment. If staff require glasses because of their use of a DSE then an additional voucher pays for a basic pair of glasses.
Training and Development
Place2Be offers a central development programme for all staff and provide a range of training opportunities as part of employee’s individual personal development plan.
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 – section 8
Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 you will be required to prove your eligibility to work within the UK. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)/ Disclosure Scotland
An offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau/Disclosure Scotland.
References
References will be taken up from your two most recent employers. Any offer for this role is conditional on both references being satisfactory.
Job DescriptionJob Title:School Project Manager – Secondary
Reporting to:Hub Manager
Location:Greater Manchester
Introduction
Place2Be is the leading UK provider of school-based emotional and mental health services. Founded in 1994, we work with 500 schools across the country, mostly in areas of high deprivation and disadvantage, seeking to improve the prospects of children aged 4-14 by tackling the complex social issues that result in educational disadvantage.
We provide early intervention mental health support, without stigmatising children or families and at a point where they need it most. Our work effectively removes the emotional barriers to learning and prevents the downward spiral that can lead to low aspirations, poor educational achievement and truancy/exclusion from school. It helps improve children’s attainment and builds their resilience, providing them with brighter prospects and hopeful futures.
Because it is an integrated school-based service supporting children, parents, teachers and school staff, Place2Be becomes a trusted part of the school and the wider community. Our core services are delivered by clinical staff and highly skilled Volunteer Counsellors. We measure and evaluate the outcomes of our work, demonstrating the positive impact of our interventions. Place2Be offers consultancy support, advice and workplace learning to teachers and school staff. We are also a leading provider of specialist training and university-validated professional qualifications to those who work clinically with children, helping to build capacity in our local communities.
Our work in secondary schools began in 2006 to support with children’s transition from primary to secondary school. Since then we have developed a model to address the needs of children across Key Stage 3 through a package of direct services: 1-1 and group work, brief counselling, the Place2Talk, as well as work with parents, carers and teachers. The School Project Manager-Secondary will lead the front line delivery of these services and ensure their integration within the school’s support programme. S/he will foster and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including school staff, external agencies and our Project Managers in primary schools and will work closely with our Research and Evaluation team to inform the assessment of the impact and development of the work.
1.0Accountability
1.1Responsible to:
The Hub Manager
2.0Main duties and responsibilities
2.1.Relationship with Management Team and Staff of the Schools
2.1.1To take the lead on development and delivery of the Place2Be services in the secondary school
2.1.2To build and maintain good, effective working relationships with the Head teacher, management team and staff in the secondary school and in the feeder primary schools
2.1.3To liaise with key staff in the secondary and feeder primary schools (both Place2Be and non-Place2Be schools) on referrals
2.1.4To participate in school-based referral and casework meetings to ensure the integration of the Place2Be support and the appropriate sharing of information
2.1.5To liaise with School Project Managers and staff in the primary schools in the hub to foster awareness and understanding of the secondary school work and allow for the sharing of best practice
2.1.6To establish links with relevant external agencies to ensure the provision of additional therapeutic support as required
2.1.7To attend external casework meetings as appropriate
2.1.8To work closely with the Place2Be’s training team to define the training delivered as part of the service package and follow up with trainees post-training
2.2Clinical Work
2.2.1To assess the intervention needs of children referred and determine the appropriate means of support within the Place2Be, other school-based services or external agencies
2.2.2To maintain an overview of the 1-1 casework and allocate Volunteer Counsellors to children as appropriate
2.2.3To establish, promote and run the Place2Talk in a manner appropriate to Key Stage 3 and the specific school environment
2.2.4To co-ordinate and run group work for selected children, as agreed in the school plan
2.2.5To offer consultation with parents and teachers as agreed in the school plan
2.2.6To supervise the work of the Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors and interim trainees
2.2.7To ensure that all casework records are kept confidentially and in line with the Place2Be’s Quality Assurance procedures
2.3 Project Development
2.3.1To attend the secondary school team meetings to share clinical and managerial practice and contribute to the development of the secondary school projects
2.3.2To work with the Research & Evaluation team to fully evaluate the Project; drawing on feedback from children, parents/carers and school staff and make use of appropriate data collection tools
2.3.3To promote the Place2Be service within the school
3.0Performance management and reporting
3.3.1.To meet regularly with the Hub Manager regarding the work in the schools and report on progress against objectives
3.3.2.To attend meetings with funders as appropriate to report on progress made
3.3.3.To prepare a report each term on the project to review progress and inform service delivery
3.3.4.To work with the Head teacher or designated member of the school’s senior management team on Annual School Reviews and setting targets
4.0General
4.1To contribute to the development of policy and practice of the secondary school work
4.2To promote equal opportunities and an open approach in all areas of work bearing in mind the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times
Flexibility
The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities and may be amended as The Place2Be develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
Job Application Pack for SPM-S, Greater Manchester, September 2012 Page 1 of 14
Making a lifetime of difference to children in schoolsPlace2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, LondonEC1V 2PT
Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SCHOOL PROJECT MANAGER - SECONDARY
The person specification outlines the main criteria for the post and shortlisting will be based on the following criteria. Please ensure that your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the criteria using experience gained either in paid or voluntary work.
CRITERIA / Essential / Desirable / Application (A)Interview (I)
Accreditation to a professional body / / A
A recognised qualification in counselling or therapy / / A
A minimum of two years experience as a practising therapist and counsellor with the ability to manage referrals and maintain an accurate and confidential system of records / / A
Demonstrates own suitability to work with children in secondary school up to the age of 14, an understanding of working with children in need, including those in need of emotional and therapeutic support. / / A
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of a range of therapeutic disciplines / / A
A keen interest in the development and evaluation of services and willingness to contribute to the development of The Place2Be’s model of secondary school work / / A & I
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (both internal to The Place2Be, in the school and with third parties) / / I
Experience of the school environment and the ability to analyse situations and systems within schools / / A
Ability to adapt, innovate, think on feet and develop creative solutions to overcome any barriers which may present themselves / / A & I
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds using appropriate language and media / / A
Flexible team player, with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload / / A
Experience of managing a small team and the ability to motivate and develop staff / volunteers / / A
Ability to represent The Place2Be confidently and professionally / / A & I
Excellent presentation and report writing skills / / A
PC Literate and self servicing and confident in the use of online and mobile technologies /
/ AA clear understanding of the Place2Be’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and procedure and commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults / / A
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the Place2Be’s equal opportunities policy anti – discriminatory practice in service delivery / / A & I
Ability to work outside office hours and travel within the UK / / A & I
Personal Details Form for Applicants
Please complete ALL sections of the form even if some information is included in your CV.Place2Be is committed to Equal Opportunities within its employment practices. The enclosed Equal Opportunities Form will be removed before shortlisting and will remain confidential to the Human Resources Department.
Post applied for / Hub/ AreaClosing date / Where did you find out about this vacancy?
Please give reference number if known / BACP BAAT BADT BAPT Guardian Other
Please give details:
Place2Be
Have you previously applied for any jobs within Place2Be? / YesNo / If yes please give details:
Post / Hub/ Area / When
Have you ever worked or volunteered for Place2Be? / Yes
No / If yes please give details:
Post / Hub/ Area / When
Your contact details
Surname / NameAddress
Postcode
Home tel: / Mobile tel:
Work tel: / Email:
Professional Membership
Registration body / Registration number / Membership status / Are you accredited? / Expiry dateReferences
Please give the name and contact details of two referees who can comment on your work experience, competence, personal qualities and your suitability to the post. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. Please note that we will only take up references if a conditional offer of employment is made.
1. Name / PositionAddress
Telephone Number / Email:
Relationship to you
2. Name / Position
Address
Telephone Number / Email:
Relationship to you
Criminal Record
Do you have connections in your personal life with any individual (relative, household member or friend) who could present a risk to children or who has been convicted of a criminal offence which would deem them unsuitable to work with children? YES/NOHave you, as an adult, had involvement with a local authority, in relation to care proceedings or child protection proceedings in your family? YES/NO
Have you ever been arrested, cautioned for or convicted of a criminal offence or other offence which would show in a CRB enhanced disclosure?YES/NO*
*Note: If YES, please give details and an explanation of the offence and sentence or penalty imposed (including suspended sentences, warnings etc) in a separate file marked ‘confidential’ including an explanation of how you have consequently demonstrated you are a suitable person to work directly with children.
As the position will involve access to children, the position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 and you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau which will show all records. Please contact us if you would like further information.
Any position offered would be conditional on the receipt of an enhanced CRB which satisfies the criteria of Place2Be. A copy of the CRB Code of Practice is available on the CRB website.
I declare that the information I have given is accurate and true and any false or misleading information given on this form may lead to my employment being withdrawn and consequent criminal proceedings.
Unsuccessful application details will be retained for monitoring purposes and for the provision of future potential opportunities and other communications. If you do not wish to receive any further information you may make a request at any time via email,for the attention of the Resourcing Officer, to
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Ensuring Equality in Recruitment and Selection for Paid and Unpaid Positions
The Equal Opportunities Commission, Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission strongly recommend that monitoring is effectively carried out and Place2Be fully supports this.
Place2Be actively monitors the selection process to ensure that no one applying for a post within Place2Be receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, gender, disability, race, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or religious or political opinion. Equality of opportunity, fairness, acceptance of differences and the rights of individuals, including the right to work in an atmosphere free from intimidation, are important values held by Place2Be and we are committed to tackling them in all aspects of our work.
In order to enable us to regularly monitor and assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved, please complete this form and return it with your application form.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As this role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants offered employment/placement will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Criminal Records Bureau before appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions and a check of the list of those Barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for anyone on the barred list to attempt to procure employment working with children. Any disclosure revealing such an attempt will be provided to the Independent Safeguarding Authority and may result in criminal charges and/or conviction.
Completing the following form will enable us to carry out the effectiveness of our monitoring policy. The information will be separated from your application as soon as it is received. It will not be passed onto anyone involved in shortlisting or appointment to this post.