Special Needs Care Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education agency as a Special Needs Care Worker in Dorchester, where you'll support children with special needs during their school day. This full-time, permanent position offers a starting wage of £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, depending on experience, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in children's lives. Successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check to ensure safety and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Support from the team

Making a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children or young people is beneficial but not required.
• Good communication skills to work with children, teachers, and parents.
• Knowledge about keeping children safe.

Responsibilities

• Help children with personal care, including feeding and washing.
• Support children in class and help them join activities.
• Follow care plans and keep notes on the care provided.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Kindness

Understanding

Education

Enhanced DBS registration

Job description

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Be a Special Needs Care Worker – Help Children Grow and Learn!

Job Title: Special Needs Care Worker
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

GSL Education are looking for a Special Needs Care Worker to join a vibrant school in Dorchester. In this role, you will help children with special needs by giving them the support they need during their school day. You will work with teachers and other staff to make sure every child can learn and enjoy their time at school. If you like working with children and want to help them grow and succeed, this is a wonderful opportunity for you!

What You Will Do:

• Help children with personal care like feeding, moving, and washing.
• Support children in class and help them join activities with friends.
• Be kind and patient, and give children emotional support.
• Work with teachers and staff to follow care plans.
• Watch how children are doing and tell staff if you have any worries.
• Follow all safety rules to keep children safe.
• Keep notes on the care you give.

What You Need:

• Some experience caring for children or young people is good but not required.
• Be patient, kind, and understanding.
• Good communication to work with children, teachers, and parents.
• Know about keeping children safe.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or be happy to apply for one).

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive Pay between £13.68 and £16.12 per hour, depending on experience.
• Friendly support from our team.
• A job where you make a real difference.
• Work in a school that cares about all children.

If you want to work as a Special Care Needs Worker in Dorchester, please get in touch!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this Special Care Needs Worker role, please click ‘apply now’ and send your full and up-to-date CV. One of our helpful consultants will get in touch soon.