Support Worker (Part time)

Randstad Education; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full support and training

Attractive employee benefit package

Fully funded qualifications

Free hot meals

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A specialized day centre in Billingshurst is seeking a compassionate support worker on a part-time, permanent basis. The role involves providing support to young people with moderate and severe special educational needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and supporting educational activities. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a nurturing attitude. Full training and support are provided along with a competitive employee benefit package.

Qualifications

• Ability to liaise effectively with other agencies.
• Committed to supporting learners with special educational needs.
• Desirable experience in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Support with life skills and personal care needs.
• Assist with homework and educational activities.
• Promote independence among those supported.
• Liaise with other agencies and families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Kind, nurturing attitude

Experience in care sector

Job description

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 with moderate and severe SEN and complex needs. The centre 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. This role is needed on a part time, permanent basis starting ASAP, all year round, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. For the part time role you are needed a minimum 3 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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication 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.