Short Break Worker (SEND) × 3 in Wakefield

Job Description

🌈 Short Break Worker (SEND) × 3

Wakefield District

• Children & Young People’s Services
• Immediate Start

Give families breathing-space and help children with complex needs enjoy fun, safe short breaks. We’re hiring three compassionate, hands-on staff to join our specialist SEND Short Break Service .

What you’ll be doing

Support children & young people (some 18+) with severe learning and / or physical disabilities during their short-break stays

Use creative play, basic signing and alternative communication to engage non-verbal guests

Deliver personal care with dignity, using safe manual-handling techniques

Keep detailed records, follow individual care plans and champion every child’s progress

Work rota’d shifts

• 07:00-10:30
• 14:30-22:00
• 14:30-19:30 (weekdays & weekends)

What you’ll bring

SEND experience in residential, respite, school or community settings

Training in manual handling, first aid & behaviour management (top-up provided)

Confident written & spoken English plus experience communicating with non-verbal people

Level 3 Diploma / NVQ in Residential Childcare (or commitment to start the Level 4 apprenticeship)

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Why join us?

Friendly, skilled team with excellent mentoring

Additional paid training in PECS, Makaton & therapeutic approaches

Sleep-in / on-call allowances and overtime opportunities

Mileage paid for community activities and home visits

Real career pathways into senior SEND and social-care roles

Ready to make a difference every shift?

Send your CV to nwilson@semester.co.uk or call 0161 419 9285 for a quick, confidential chat.

Apply today and start empowering extraordinary young people tomorrow!

You must have :

• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS / Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk :

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area