Education Support Worker

Sense; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Charnwood is seeking an Education Support Worker to join their College. This role involves preparing learners for transitions into adulthood and supporting personal care needs. Ideal candidates will have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, and experience with individuals with sensory impairments or learning disabilities. The position offers 37.5 hours per week with various benefits, including extensive training opportunities and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free DBS Check

Flexible working policies

Employee referral scheme

Health and well-being support

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability is an advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and person-centred planning.
• Experience of providing personal care and keeping records up to date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners for transitions into adulthood.
• Work closely with learners on their Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Support people with personal care and varied activities.

Skills

Experience with sensory impairment

Ability to work effectively in a team

Knowledge of BSL or Makaton

Education

Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker? We now have an opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Loughborough due to the expansion of the college. We have permanent roles available, working 37.5 hours per week, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Monday - Friday, for 38 weeks per year (term time).

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood.
• Work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans.
• 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.
• Support people with their personal care as a requirement of this role.
• The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. 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 health and wellbeing.

Working pattern

Mon-Fri, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, 37.5 hours per week, during term time (38 weeks per year).

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development (such as the Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
• 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

Requirements

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

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.

Why join Sense

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 recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying. We reserve the right to close posts at any time.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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. All voices are valued and we ensure they are given the opportunity to realise their potential.

For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/