Empowering Support Worker — Flexible Term-Time Role

Sense International; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ holiday + bank holiday

Free DBS Check

Leadership development

Training opportunities

Ongoing development

Flexible working

Employee referrals

Health and wellbeing

Pension

Discount scheme

Job summary

Sense College Rothwell is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist learners with complex disabilities, fostering independence and meaningful activity. The role runs term-time, with flexibility across full-time and part-time patterns, and daily hours from 9:15am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday.

Training and development are provided in a supportive, inclusive environment. The role is based at Sense College Rothwell, Rothwell Grange Court, Rothwell Road, Kettering.

Qualifications

• Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• The ability to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the people you support
• A willingness to learn new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required
• The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them
• Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement
• A creative and person-centred approach to problem solving
• The ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with learners, colleagues and others

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual and their support plan
• Help learners participate in meaningful activities and access their local community
• Encourage independence and ensure the learner has a voice in their support
• Assist with mobility, health and wellbeing and personal care as needed
• Support learners to engage in learning opportunities and develop new skills

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Person-centred

Independent work

Communication adapt

Signs and symbols

Mobility support

Initiative & judgement

Teamwork

Relationship building

Job description

Sense College Rothwell is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist learners with complex disabilities, fostering independence and meaningful activity. The role runs term-time, with flexibility across full-time and part-time patterns, and daily hours from 9:15am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday.

Training and development are provided in a supportive, inclusive environment. The role is based at Sense College Rothwell, Rothwell Grange Court, Rothwell Road, Kettering.