At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs and help them thrive in their education journey.
- Company: Join Capability Scotland, a leader in inclusive education for young people with complex needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, competitive pay, and a fully funded SVQ qualification.
- Other info: Flexible hours available and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience and skills.
- Qualifications: Experience working with young people or adults with additional support needs is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Role: Student Support Worker
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,544.91 per annum (prorata)
Location: Corseford College, Inchinnan, PA4 9LH
Benefits: 32 days annual leave* / 8% pension contributions / £600 Refer a Friend and much more!
Corseford College is seeking to appoint a team of student support workers who will provide care and support to students. The support you will provide is essential to ensuring our students can access their learning programme. The role of a Student Support Worker will vary, meaning no two days will be the same. From supporting the delivery of teaching and learning as well as helping to support individuals with learning programmes and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the students.
Students at Corseford College will have a range of care and support needs. The needs of the students vary, some will be identified as having severe or profound multiple learning disabilities. They may also have physical and sensory impairments or a range of communication difficulties. Our students will have a range of support needs including in some cases requiring a high level of personal and intimate care needs which need to be met. This might include administering medication, epilepsy management, gastrostomy feeding, moving and assisting and mealtime assistance. Full training and support will be provided to enable you to take on these roles.
Corseford College is Scotland's first specialist college providing post-school education to this cohort. The college is aimed at Young People who have left or are leaving school with complex learning disabilities, aged 18-25. The college has been developed around the idea of enabling young people to continue to learn and engage in their education journey as they enter the adult world.
The college is developed around eight underpinning principles:
- Being Aspirational for all our students
- Treat each student as unique, supporting them to find pathways to learn and develop as individuals
- Provide students with a curriculum to enable them to develop their skills and successfully transition into adulthood
- Ensure lifelong learning and education are accessible to all
- Equip students to make choices about their lifelong learning pathway
- Recognise and build on prior learning and achievements
- A provision that is based on innovative and progressive teaching methods
- Support student learning using assistive technology
Our ideal candidates will be confident, ambitious, and caring people with experience in working with young people or adults with additional support needs. We are excited to hear from interested individuals from a range of backgrounds. We are looking for four Student Support Workers to work on a full-time basis (35 hours per week) over 51 weeks. However, part-time arrangements can also be discussed. This job is located in Inchinnan.
Why Join Us
Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of great benefits:
- Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour (up to £24,544.91 per year, pro rata)
- Fully funded SVQ qualification
- Set rotas to help you plan your life outside work
- 32 days' annual leave, rising to 37 with service -pro-rata
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Free PVG checks & death in service benefit of up to 3 x annual salary
- Perks at Work scheme, Cycle to Work options, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
- £600 Refer a Friend incentive (with no cap on how many friends you refer!)
*Subject to contractual terms. We are currently unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship – applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds – we are an Age Friendly and Disability Confident Employer.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.
Student Support Worker - 480013 in Inchinnan employer: Capability Scotland
Capability Scotland is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and those they assist. With flexible working hours and opportunities for personal growth, you will find meaningful engagement in your role while making a positive impact in the community of Gatehouse of Fleet.
