Support Worker

Sense; Streatley; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense College Streatley is seeking a reliable Support Worker to assist young people and adults with complex disabilities. You will help learners access learning, build independence and participate in meaningful activities in a person-centred way.

The role is part-time, fixed-term, 14 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays 8:45am–3:45pm across 45 weeks. Training will be provided and safeguarding commitments are in place.

Qualifications

• Prev. caring or support experience (paid or voluntary)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each learner's plan.
• Assist with mobility, daily living activities and health/wellbeing as needed.
• Support learners to participate in activities and develop independence.

Skills

Caring persona

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Support Worker to join our professional team at Sense College Streatley, supporting young people and adults with complex disabilities to access learning, develop their independence and get the most out of everyday life.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role working 14 hours per week, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:45am–3:45pm (Across 45 weeks of the year)

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual and their support plan. The people we support may have complex support needs, including hearing and/or sight difficulties, learning or physical disabilities, mental health needs or behaviours that challenge.

Communication is at the heart of what we do. You’ll take the time to understand how each person communicates and adapt your approach to meet their individual needs, which may include developing skills in the use of signs and symbols.

No two days will be quite the same. You may support learners to take part in enjoyable and purposeful activities, develop new skills, access their local community and make choices about the things that matter to them. You may also provide support with mobility, health and wellbeing and personal care, including continence requirements where needed.

Above all, you’ll help the people we support to build independence, have their voices heard and play an active role in their own lives.

What we would like from you:

We’re looking for someone who is caring, reliable and committed to providing genuinely person-centred support.

You’ll need some previous caring or support experience, but this doesn’t have to come from a paid Support Worker role — experience gained in a personal or voluntary capacity counts too.

You’ll also need to:

• Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Be able to adapt your communication style to the needs of the people you support
• Be willing to learn new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required
• Be able to support people with mobility and participate in activities alongside them
• Use your initiative and good judgement, with a creative and person-centred approach to problem solving
• Build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with the people we support, colleagues and others

Full training relevant to the service and your role will be provided.

About Sense College Streatley

At Sense College Streatley, we provide specialist education and support designed around the individual needs, interests and aspirations of our learners.

Our programmes give learners opportunities to develop communication, independence and everyday living skills while taking part in meaningful activities and accessing their communities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where each person is listened to, respected and supported to make choices and maximise their independence.

The role is based at Sense College Streatley, Keech Hospice Care, Great Bramingham Lane, Streatley, LU3 3NT.

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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.