Education Support worker

Sense; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for sensory support in Brighton is seeking an Education Sense Support Worker for a 1-year fixed term contract. The role involves preparing learners for adulthood and supporting them with personal care. Candidates should have experience with sensory impairments, strong teamwork skills, and a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with diverse individuals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free DBS Check

Free online training

On-going development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Health and well-being support

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and keeping records.
• Knowledge of BSL or Makaton is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners for transitions into adulthood.
• Support learners with personal care needs.
• Assist in providing a high quality education experience.

Skills

Experience with sensory impairment

Teamwork skills

Initiative

Person centred planning

Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker? We now have an exciting opportunity for Education Support Workers to join our Sense College in Rothwell.

This is a 1 year fixed term contract role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.15-4.15pm, for 39 weeks per year.

Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will work within the framework of the Sense Values to:

• Keep the needs of the learners at the centre of your attention at all times;
• Enable learners to influence their services and the way they are supported;
• Help Sense to provide a high quality education experience;
• Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

Does this sound right for you?

Required Skills & Experiences

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication however, training will be provided.
• It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative.
• You will have had experience of person centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [e-mail]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/