Pastoral Support Worker

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncaster Council is seeking a Communication Specialist to join their Pastoral Team at the Communication Specialist College. The role focuses on providing support to young people facing communication challenges, particularly those with Deafness, Autism, and Learning Disabilities. Candidates should have or be willing to pursue a BSL qualification and collaborate effectively within a team. This position offers a positive work culture with various staff benefits, including CPD opportunities and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Great CPD opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free use of onsite gym

Discounted childcare

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with hearing impairments, learning difficulties, and/or disabilities.
• Able to understand and carry out instructions.
• Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention to situations on site before they escalate.
• Support and guide young people with specialist communication needs.
• Work as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

BSL qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Hours : Term Time only (32 hours per week)

Contract Type : Permanent

The role

Communication Specialist College are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and inspirational individual to join the expanding Pastoral Team.

You will be providing early intervention to situations on site before they become bigger issues. You will be able to problem solve issues quickly, if possible, but ask for further support from the team if its needed.

You will offer support and guidance to young people with specialist communication needs including, Deafness, Autism and Learning Disabilities. You will be part of the team that our young people seek out and ask for support when times are hard.

Candidates should be able to show;

• BSL qualification (willingness to work towards)
• Experience of working with adults with hearing impairments, learning difficulties and / or disabilities
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly
• Able to understand and carry out instructions

Staff Benefits :

• Contributory Pension
• Great CPD opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free use of onsite gym
• Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24 / 7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer

Applying for the role

If you are interested in joining the Communication Specialist College - Doncaster, you would be welcome to contact the curriculum managers to have an informal discussion, prior to submitting your application . Please contact Joanne Ellis on 01302 386700.

For a job description and application form please email Human Resources at

Closing date for applications : 02 / 02 / 24

Communications Specialist College – Doncaster, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY,

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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