Experienced Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Nelson; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is recruiting experienced Support Workers for full-time roles in Nelson. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and adults with complex needs, promoting independence and positive relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN and a strong commitment to care. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Fully funded training (Team Teach, Makaton, PECS)

Clear progression pathways

Personalised career development support

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and/or challenging behaviours.
• Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Support daily activities, encouraging independence.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families.
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Energy

Experience with SEN

Confidence in providing personal care

Behaviour management skills

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Overview

Experienced Support Worker - Children and/or Adults

Location: NELSON/COLNE/BURNELY

Pay: £13.68 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm

Hours: 37.5+ per week

Note: Sponsorship is not available

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for immediate full-time roles in Preston and Blackburn. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with complex needs.

You will join a committed care team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support both 1:1 and in small groups. Your role includes encouraging independence, building positive relationships, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

About the Client

Our client is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist care for children and adults, offering tailored residential and supported living services.

They support individuals with:

• Severe Autism
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Health Needs
• Dementia
• Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
• Challenging Behaviours

The Preston service is a rural home for up to five children and young people (aged 8-19) with autism and learning difficulties, with excellent transport links nearby.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance
• Support daily activities, encouraging independence
• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience, flexibility, and energy
• Experience with SEN, autism, and/or challenging behaviours
• Confidence in providing personal care
• Behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult)

Desirable:

• Health & Social Care Level 3
• Training/experience in Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS (training can be provided)

Development & Training

• Fully funded training (Team Teach, Makaton, PECS)
• Clear progression pathways: Support Worker → Line Manager → Senior → Assistant Manager → Manager
• Personalised career development support

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you.

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Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community