Support Worker (Day Centre) - Part time

Randstad Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider in Guildford is seeking a Support Worker to join their team part-time. This role involves supporting young people and adults with moderate and severe special educational needs (SEN). Responsibilities include aiding with life skills and educational activities while promoting independence. The ideal candidate is compassionate and has excellent communication skills. Training and benefits are provided, and immediate start is possible.

Benefits

Full support and training

Attractive employee's benefit package/welcome bonus

Fully funded qualifications

Free hot meals

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with moderate and severe SEN and complex needs.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Compassionate and dedicated attitude towards support work.

Responsibilities

• Support with life skills and educational activities.
• Promote independence among supported individuals.
• Manage personal care needs and liaise with families.

Skills

Excellent communications skills to liaise with other agencies

Kind, nurturing and committed individual

Experience working within the care sector

Job description

Overview

Do you want a fast paced role where no day is ever the same? Do you want a role where you can make a difference? Are you a genuinely passionate and caring person?

A specialist day centre is looking for a dedicated and compassionate support worker to join one of their busy care services for young people and adults with moderate and severe SEN and complex needs. They setting currently provides support to 50+ individuals who have a range of needs and disabilities but are united by a love of learning and education. Their mission is to help those young people make life happen which is why your role as a support worker is vital. You will be supporting with life skills, work experience and education activities. This role is needed on a part time, permanent basis starting ASAP. This role is needed all year round, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Applicants must be able to offer 3-4 days a week.

Benefits

• Full support and training
• An attractive employee's benefit package/welcome bonus
• Fully funded qualifications
• Free hot meals
• Career development opportunities

Your role will include

• Supporting with life skills
• Supporting with homework/ study/ educational activities
• Promoting independence amongst the people we support
• Supporting people we support with Personal care needs
• Dealing with complex needs
• Liaise with other agencies and families when necessary

Skills required for the role

• Excellent communications skills to liaise with other agencies
• Kind, nurturing and committed individual who is keen to support SEN learners
• Experience working within the care sector (desirable)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

If this sounds like a role that you can do please contact me today on 01293 527416 or email me on [e-mail] for a chat about the role.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.