Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Southlands School in the United Kingdom. You will help young people gain life skills and confidence while providing a nurturing, safe environment and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Role involves flexible shifts, DBS and reference checks, and opportunities for progression within the group. A clean UK driving licence is required to support activities and transport when needed.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work with a calm, mature demeanour.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills, qualifications, and confidence.
• Provide a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes individual growth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans.
• Act as a positive role model while engaging young people in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate and support daily living tasks and routines, ensuring safety and well‑being.

Skills

Passion for helping youth

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

From £28,329.60 pre probation up to £28,891.20 post probation - 52 weeks

From £24,298.80 pre probation up to £24,779.76 post probation - 39 weeks

As a Support Worker at Southlands School, you’ll be part of a supportive and talented team, working together to help our children and young people grow up to be the best that they can be. This is a stimulating role, so we are looking for committed, empathetic and engaging people. Perseverance, resilience and understanding are crucial.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow too. If you require it, full training and support is provided to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification. Many of our team who started as Support Workers have progressed through our team into more senior positions and we welcome anyone looking to take their career forward with Cambian.

Located in a beautiful building with scenic surroundings, our school and homes help educate and care for young people with a range of communication, behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. Our young people are intellectually high functioning and we pride ourselves on being able to engage every person with interesting and stimulating activities. Days out include a range of activities like kayaking, abseiling and even skydiving, but as a Support Worker here, you’ll help us organise and run plenty of other “outside of the box” ideas to help our young people on their road to independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills, qualifications, and confidence.
• Provide a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes individual growth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans.
• Act as a positive role model while engaging young people in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate and support daily living tasks and routines, ensuring safety and well‑being.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work, adapting to varying scheduling needs.
• Mature, calm demeanour with active listening skills.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving License.

Although Cambian are a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

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