Child care worker

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Term Time only

School hours 8:30am-4pm

Remote registration possible

Job summary

SEND School in Peckham is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support pupils aged 5-18 with SEND in a school-based setting. The role involves 1:1 or small group support, personal care, and helping with life skills during school hours.

You will join a team focused on safeguarding, with DBS checks required or in process. The position is full-time, term-time only, with school hours 8:30am–4pm and registration can be completed remotely.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Trained in moving and handling or willing to undertake the training.
• Care based experience with SEND needs.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with learning development and care needs at school.
• Assist with personal care and PEG feeding/tube feeding when required.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to promote safety and inclusivity.
• Maintain good communication with pupils, families, and consultants.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and complete required checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to assist with personal.c

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

Child Care Worker - Education

SEND School

Based in Peckham

Full-timeWe are currently are looking for Child Care Workers who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment. Our school, which is based in Peckham, caters for children and young adults from 5-18 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, Severe learning difficulties and Speech and language communication difficulties.

The ideal candidate would have experience with personal care, feeding, moving, handling and life skills. Your role as a Child Care Worker will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience supporting young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
• Experience with PEG feeding/tube feeding
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Peckham
• Term Time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School Hours 8.30am -4pm

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Trained in moving and handling or willing to undertake the training
• Care based experience
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

"Empowering Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation