Education, Health and Care Manager - (PSTE)

Glasshouse College is located in the heritage glassmaking district of Stourbridge and is part of the Ruskin Mill Trust, providing Specialist Independent Education to young people aged from 16 to 25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

For over 35 years, Ruskin Mill Trust has provided Specialist Independent Education to children and adults with complex needs including learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and disabilities. Our provisions offer both day and residential placements and applications. Inspired by Aonghus Gordon using the insights of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin and William Morris, Ruskin Mill Trust works with hand, head, heart and place to provide students with the tools to transform material and in doing so transform themselves.

Education, Health and Care Manager – (PSTE)

40 hours per week, Full Time, Permanent.

Salary Range £36,633 - £39,647

Start date: January 2023

For more than 35 years, Ruskin Mill Trust has developed a highly creative approach to education and care for children and adults with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and disabilities providing a unique heritage craft and land curriculum through its unique method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE).

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Education, Health and Care Manager to join the team at Glasshouse College in Stourbridge.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for a small caseload of students, ensuring each student benefits from Ruskin Mill Trust’s innovative Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and receives the training and support they need to fulfil the outcomes identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

Glasshouse College is located in a beautiful former Victorian glass factory and includes an arts centre with large theatre, heritage and glass centres, plus a 40-acre farm in nearby Kinver.

Within this role, you would have the opportunity to:

• Understand and advocate for each caseload student, coordinating their overall programme at college
• Work directly with students within your cohort to mentor, coach and support their achievement, wellbeing and progress through their journey at the college
• Be the main point of contact in relation to all relevant individual and agencies, both internal and external
• Ensure consistent and effective liaison with all external agencies and stakeholders of each caseload student
• Support the overall management of the college

The post holder will be expected to embrace, articulate and work with the Trust’s ethos, informed by Steiner education, which is maintained, implemented and integrated within the therapeutic provision within the College. To undertake this position successfully you will have:

• High levels of resilience, patience and a passion for supporting young people with complex needs to achieve and thrive
• A sound understanding of all legal and regulatory requirements and frameworks
• Excellent administrative, report writing, logistical, social and communication skills
• The ability to work flexibly as required including evenings, weekends and the college holidays
• A willingness to work across other RMT sites, as required
• A sound understanding of a wide range of possible diagnoses of students, such as autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, epilepsy, learning difficulties as well as mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorder, self harm and schizophrenia.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th October 2023 (at 12:00) For further information and to apply please click on the 'Apply' button above or email recruitment@ghc.rmt.org

• The successful applicant will take part in an interactive induction to experience the crafts that are part of the curriculum in order to understand the student journey.

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is rewarding, and in return we offer competitive salaries with progression in pay once qualified and significant personal development opportunities within a highly successful organisation which is complex and growing on a national scale.

In addition, staff receive:

• A comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) with opportunities to attend trainings to expand your knowledge of the Trust’s method.
• Free employee assistance programme via BHSF (occupational health)
• Medicash Healthcare
• 33-38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with your length of service with us.
• A beautiful and unique location in which to work, with free organic and biodynamic lunches and on-site car parking

*Previous applicants need not apply*

The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both adults and children, medical check, evidence of qualifications, and verification of the right to work in the UK. Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.