Support Worker

Academics; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for Support Workers for an outstanding SEN School and Residential Provision in Lymington, Hampshire. The role involves supporting young people aged 11-19 in residential, education and off-site activities and starting ASAP on a 52-week basis.

Hours include 40 per week with various shifts; qualification of Level 3 Health and Social Care is preferred. On-site training provided, and the salary starts at £28,329.60 per year or £13.62 per hour, with progression after probation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in care settings is advantageous.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to young people.
• Support learners in residential, education and off-site activities.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a stable, caring environment.

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

SEN School in Lymington, Hampshire

Full-time - temp to perm contract

Must drive due to location

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an 'Outstanding' SEN School and Residential Provision in Lymington for students aged 11 - 19 years old. The school offers 52-week residential care for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism, severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours.

They are seeking a number of passionate Support Worker's to offer support and encouragement to young people in a variety of settings including residential, education and off-site activities.

As a Support Worker, you will be required to enable their young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support. The role of a Support Worker is about working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of young people first.

The successful Support Worker must be a good role model and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times whilst on duty or representing the school at outside events.

The role is to start ASAP on a temp to perm basis paying £13.62 per hour. Starting salary is £28,329.60 (working a 52 week per year contract), risng after a successful probation.

Full-time, 52 week a year contracts available, as well as term-time only working 38 weeks per year.

You will be required to work 40 hours per week, working a variety of shifts including early, late and longer days between 7.30am - 10.30pm. Wakings nights are available working 42 hours per week, working 9pm - 7.30am.

Support Worker's will ideally possess a Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, or have recent relevant experience. On site training including face to face safeguarding training and prevent online training.

To be a successful Support Worker you will be a strong team player, be confident and motivated and well organised. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all you'll be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy