Support Worker (Children and young adults)

Randstad Education; Dorking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational centre in Dorking is seeking a passionate Youth and Adult Support Worker to provide care for young adults with special educational needs. This permanent role requires resilience and a positive attitude, with responsibilities including 1:1 support. Applicants must have 6 months of relevant experience and their own transport. The setting offers exceptional resources, a friendly environment, and potential for career progression.

Benefits

Team Teach training provided

Modern resources including an on-site gym

Free meals onsite

Spacious grounds with workshops

Qualifications

• 6 months of care or education experience required.
• Applicants must have their own transport due to locality.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with SEN needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Provide exceptional care during daily activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive approach to supporting SEN

Job description

Are you looking for a setting that can and will offer you a job for life?

Are you seeking an award winning and inspiring education setting?

Do you dream of a happy and friendly working environment?

If you answered yes then we have the job and school for you!

A highly regarded young people and adult education centre local to you is looking for an empathetic, passionate and kind Youth and adult Support worker to support and young adults with severe and profound SEN needs. The setting offers incredible resources including an on‑site gym, on‑site cafe, art studio and various workshops. The setting supports young adults from 18+ years. Whatever a student's abilities or challenges, the setting aims to provide them with memorable experiences and stimulating activities that promote self‑esteem and personal independence. The setting are commended by parents, pupils, staff and OFSTED and have recently been graded GOOD with elements of outstanding. Applicants for this role must be available 9-5, Monday‑Friday all year round.

• Permanent youth support worker role
• Team Teach training provided by Randstad Education or the school
• Modern resources and equipment including on site gym
• Free meals onsite
• Superb and spacious grounds

• There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior support worker to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.)

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• ideal candidates will be flexible, resilient and have a positive approach to supporting young adults with SEN

• 6 months care or education experience

• Own Transport- Due to locality of the school
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting young adults with SEN needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning etc

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now. For more information on this role please contact Bryony on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three‑stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.