At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with daily living skills and encourage their independence.
- Company: Award-winning residential school for learners with Autism and SEN needs.
- Benefits: Free meals, on-site training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Term time only role with flexible full-time and part-time options.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare or care for young adults with SEN is desirable.
The predicted salary is between 25308 - 27180 £ per year.
Location: Surrey
Salary: £25308.79 - £27180.57 (Based on 44.25 hours a week)
This award-winning part residential school is a specialist independent provision supporting learners with Autism and SEN needs. This setting is seeking a Support Worker to join the team on a full-time basis. This role is needed Monday-Friday or Monday-Sunday, and full-time employees will work 44.25 hours a week. Part-time candidates will be considered and welcomed. This is a term-time only role due to being a school and residential setting. Support workers for this setting are expected to work a variety of shifts.
Shifts:
- Monday-to-Friday-only (up to 44.25hrs), a combination of:
- 06.45 to 13.30
- 15.45 to 22.00
- Long day, split shift option of 06.45 to 13.30 followed by 15.45 to 22.00
- Monday-to-Sunday (up to 44.25hrs), a combination of:
- 06.45 to 13.30
- 15.45 to 22.00
- Long day, split shift option of 06.45 to 13.30 followed by 15.45 to 22.00
- 12.00 to 22.00
- 06.45 to 16.00
This is a children and young people school and residential setting supporting learners between the ages of 5-25 years. This setting offers a bright, modern and welcoming environment with facilities and technology that any school/day centre would dream of. All therapies are done on site, and every learner is offered an individualised education and care plan. The school and residential setting values are trust, empowerment, and building confidence. This setting truly believes in every learner and strives to offer them the best education, life skills, work experience, and support possible.
Benefits:
- Free onsite meals
- Ready supply of tea, cakes, and biscuits in the modern and spacious staff room
- On-site training and fully funded qualifications
- Bright and spacious classrooms with top-of-the-range resources and technology
- Term time only role
- Supportive Senior leadership
All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:
- Relevant teaching assistant, childcare, or adult care experience (desirable)
- Experience working or supporting young adults or children with SEN or personal experience with SEN (desirable)
- Eligibility to work in the UK (Essential)
- Unfortunately, this setting is not able to offer sponsorship
Responsibilities:
- Supporting young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.
- Supporting learners with severe and complex needs.
- Building positive relationships that help young people feel safe and confident.
- Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, recreation, and community activities.
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families.
