Support Worker

Sense; Dumpling Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense is recruiting two Education Support Workers for our college in Dereham. The role is full-time, 35 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 9:15am–4:15pm, permanent. You will help learners prepare for adulthood, support EHCP outcomes, and uphold Sense values while assisting with personal care as needed.

Experience with sensory impairment, autism or learning disability is useful; training in BSL/Makaton may be provided. Level 2 English and Maths required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage.
• Training will be provided in BSL, Makaton or other communication methods.
• Essential ability to work effectively as part of a team with own initiative.
• Level 2 English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners for transitions into adulthood and support their outcomes within Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Work with learners to achieve outcomes and provide a high-quality education experience.
• Keep the needs of learners at the centre and apply Sense values in practice.
• Support personal care as a requirement of the role.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Personal care

Record keeping

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

We’re looking for two great individuals to join our professional team of Education Support Workers at our College in Dereham, working 35 hours per week on a full-time permanent basis - Monday to Friday 9:15am - 4:15pm

Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans. You will work within the framework of the Sense Values to:

• Keep the needs of the learners at the centre of your attention at all times;
• Enablelearners to influence their services and the way they are supported;
• Help Sense to provide a high-quality education experience
• Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.

About you

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication however, training will be provided.
• It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative.
• You will have had experience of person centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be aDisability confident leaderand a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

As part of our new three-year strategy, we’re delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future. For further information visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan - Sense

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

• We’re better together

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/