care workers wanted!

Axcis Education; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting experienced care workers to support children and young people in a school setting.

We are looking for caring, patient professionals who can help with daily routines, mobility, and inclusive activities, working alongside teachers and support staff to promote wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Worker or similar is required.
• Experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, professional and committed.
• Comfortable working in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal and emotional support to pupils.
• Supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities.
• Assisting pupils with their daily routines and personal care where required.
• Supporting mobility and physical needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate in school activities.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Promoting pupils' independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Reliability

Job description

CARE WORKERS WANTED – SCHOOL SETTING

Axcis Education is currently recruiting experienced care workers to support children and young people within a school environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, patient and dedicated professionals who want to use their care experience to make a positive difference to children's lives and education.

The Role

• Providing personal and emotional support to pupils


• Supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities


• Assisting pupils with their daily routines and personal care where required


• Supporting mobility and physical needs


• Helping pupils access learning and participate in school activities


• Working closely with teachers and other support staff


• Promoting pupils' independence, confidence and wellbeing


• Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment

We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Care Worker, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or similar


• Experience supporting children or young people is desirable


• A caring, patient and compassionate approach


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Reliable, professional and committed


• Comfortable working in a busy school environment

Essential Requirements

• Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service


• Relevant care/support experience


• Right to work in the UK

Why Work With Axcis Education?

• Opportunities to work within schools and specialist educational settings


• Support from an experienced education recruitment team

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

Contact: Jessica Tierney

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3029