Youth Support Worker (Education and Care)

Children's and Youth Support Worker

£12.75 -£13.65 per hour

Full time (44.25 hours a week/term time only)

Starting September

Are you looking for a setting that can and will offer you a job for life?

Are you seeking an award winning and inspiring care and education organisation?

Do you dream of a happy and friendly working environment?

A highly regarded care organisation and specialist school local to you is looking for a empathetic, passionate and kind Youth Support worker to support children or young people with complex SEN needs on a full time permanent basis both in the residential housing on school site.

The setting is based on acres of land, offers incredible resources including a on site gym and is both a school and a residential setting. The setting support children and young adults from 6-21 years. Whatever a student's abilities or challenges, the setting aims to provide them with memorable experiences and stimulating activities that promote self-esteem and personal independence.

The school and setting are commended by parents, pupils staff and OFSTED and have recently been graded GOOD with elements of outstanding. Applicants for this role must be available for shifts including days and evenings. Due to the location own transport is advisable.

This is a full time role. Based on working 44.25 hours a week

Applicants must be available for the below shifts.

Option 1: Monday - Friday: 06.45 to 13.30 and 15.45 to 22.00 (you must be able to do a mixture of shifts)

Option 2: Monday - Sunday: 06.45 to 13.30, 15.45 to 22.00, 12.00 to 22.00 and 06.45 to 16.00 (you must be able to do a mixture of shifts)

Benefits:

• Permanent Children's and youth support worker role
• On the job training- from day 1
• Fully funded training and qualification
• Modern resources and equipment including on site gym
• Free meals onsite
• Superb and spacious grounds

• There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior support worker to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.)

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• ideal candidates will be flexible, resilient and have a positive approach to supporting children or young adults with SEN

• 6 months care or education experience (desirable)
• Own Transport- Due to locality of the school
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Supporting children and young adults with SEN needs
• Supporting young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, recreation and community activities.

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now, if you have any questions regarding the role please feel to call Bryony on [phone removed]

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.

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