Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support and mentor young people with special needs in a nurturing residential environment. This role focuses on providing emotional and physical support, fostering personal growth, and ensuring a safe space for development. As a member of a passionate team, you will help create engaging educational experiences and promote the well-being of each young person. If you are committed to making a positive impact and have a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's recent experience working with young people with special needs.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to young people in various settings.
• Build positive relationships with young people and staff.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lead activities

Understanding of young people's needs

Experience with special needs/disabilities

Job description

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Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52-week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions. At Wing College, we use specialist education approaches, therapeutic support, environments, and staffing expertise to prepare students to meet the demands of adult life positively.

The young people we educate and care for come with a wide variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build hope, confidence, knowledge, and skills to unlock their potential. Through innovative educational experiences, national curriculum programmes, and passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best in an environment that suits them.

Purpose and Summary of the Job

This role primarily involves working in the residential area, providing guidance, support, and encouragement to young people in various settings including classrooms, educational activities, and off-site events. The job involves supporting young people's development by providing physical and emotional support. It requires working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy, and caring environment prioritizing the health, safety, and welfare of our young people. Key qualities include being a good role model and conducting oneself professionally at all times, whether on duty or representing the organization at external events. The role also includes mentoring Support Workers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Build positive, professional relationships with young people and staff within the establishment and across the Group, and disengage appropriately.
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment, including domestic duties.
3. Promote and meet the specific needs of young people in accordance with policies and procedures.
4. Assist with medical and welfare needs, report as required, and participate in medical audits.
5. Support young people in maintaining personal cleanliness, hygiene, and appearance, including intimate and invasive care when trained.

Person Specification

1. Minimum of 1 year's recent experience working with young people with special needs/disabilities.
2. Knowledge of general health, safety, and welfare of young people.
3. Understanding of how young people learn and develop.
4. Ability to participate in and possibly lead indoor and outdoor activities.
5. Effective communication skills with young people and others.
6. Ability to understand young people's needs and work independently based on this understanding.
7. Ability to lead an effective shift.

The Cambian Group

We are one of the UK's largest providers of specialist education and behavioral health services for children and adults, offering services across England including specialist education schools, colleges, residential care homes, and therapeutic fostering.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and service users. All candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian conducts online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding procedures. This process is conducted by personnel not on the appointment panel to avoid bias and discrimination. Results are shared only if relevant and concerning.