Practice & Training Supervisor

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Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?

Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a progressive charity working with children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties many of whom have had Adverse Childhood Experiences. Cotswold Chine School is set in the beautiful tranquil Cotswold countryside and comprises of a school and 9 residences for up to 60 children and young people.

We are looking for a Practice and Training Supervisor to work as part of a well-established team within Novalis Trust. This role involves having the responsibility of ensuring that all new and existing staff working in the residential homes of Novalis Trust, are supported to apply all aspects of the Novalis Model of approach, through being trauma informed, attachment focused, and relationship based in their practice, with ongoing guidance, feedback and support by their allocated Practice and Training Supervisor.

It’s always been the case that Novalis Trust places huge importance on professional development and training, our environments are not only environments of care and support but are also environments of learning developing opportunities to improve practice and evaluate its effectiveness.

Successful candidates for this position are self-motivated individuals who are adaptable, have a ‘can do’ attitude and keen to build positive influential relationships with the young people. You can expect to see a positive impact of your contribution in the children’s lives.

What’s in it for you?

· Training delivered by internationally recognised experts in their field, as well as enrolment on the RQF qualification scheme and CDP accredited certificates and training around Trauma Informed Care and Family Practice Work

· Salary of £31,000.00 per annum with option for overtime

· Fixed 4-week rota

· 28 days holiday – bank holidays are normal working days

· Pension scheme

· Free onsite parking and meals provided

· Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount care

The Novalis Model covers all aspects of the Trust’s work in its pursuit of positive outcomes for young people and adults and as a result, the role would be suitable for all experienced staff members working in the education, care, youth support or clinical therapy teams. All Practice and Training Supervisorsonce appointed will embark on an enhanced comprehensive training and professional development program, covering all aspects of the Trust’s model, including Trauma Informed and Attachment Focused specific courses, along with clinical and therapeutic programs such as the NMT(Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics), the Educational Neurologic brain breaks curriculum, SRM Social Resilience Model Training as well as training in Working and Supporting Families.

An application pack will be sent out after you have registered your interest – please check your spam folders for this, as well as your inbox.

Novalis Trust is committed to safeguarding. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stroud: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location