Assistant Key Worker - Youth Connect South West

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Bath is seeking a dedicated Assistant Key Worker to support students with special educational needs and social emotional mental health needs. This role is crucial in providing emotional and social support, helping students engage with their curriculum, and ensuring their participation in positive activities. The Assistant Key Worker will also be responsible for safely transporting students to various appointments and activities. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, contributing to their development and well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Schülern mit besonderen Bildungsbedürfnissen.
• Fähigkeit, emotionale und soziale Unterstützung zu bieten.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Schülern mit SEND und SEMH-Bedürfnissen.
• Bereitstellung emotionaler Unterstützung und Transport zu Aktivitäten.

Skills

Empathie

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Organisation

Education

Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit SEND-Studenten

Ausbildung im Bereich Sozialarbeit oder Pädagogik

Job description

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Location: Working from our Youth Hubs and in the community

Vacancy Ref: YCSW81

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people's charity in Bath and North East Somerset. We provide a range of services to support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow, and become the people they want to be.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Key Worker to help support students with special educational needs (SEND) and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The role also involves providing emotional and social support to students, helping them to engage effectively with the curriculum and participate in positive activities, along with safely transporting students to and from college, appointments and activities as needed.

Purpose of Job:

1. Support students with SEND and social emotional mental health (SEMH) needs
2. Provide daily assistance with the preparation and implementation of individualised learning plans
3. Help create a positive learning environment for students
4. Provide emotional and social support to students, helping them engage effectively with the curriculum and participate in positive activities
5. Safely transport students to and from activities and appointments as needed
6. Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to supporting SEND students

Application Details:

Please call Chloe Nicholls-Sames on 07530 263493 if you have any questions about this post or email [e-mail]

Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website: https://www.youthconnectsouthwest.org.uk/apply

CVs will not be considered. All completed applications are to be emailed to [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement:

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.

Website: https://www.youthconnectsouthwest.org.uk/jobs

Southside Youth Hub, Kelson View, Bath, BA2 1NR