Support Worker - Soham

Randstad Education; Soham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant in Soham. This role involves providing compassionate support and personal care to clients, developing care plans, and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and requires commitment to empowering individuals to live independently.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and keyworking principles.
• Good IT skills for documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and community integration.
• Provide personal care, including assistance with toileting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Foster a safe, positive, and empowering environment for all clients.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential client records.

Skills

Compassionate support

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with students

Strong teamwork abilities

Job description

Are you seeking a new career that is both professionally challenging and personally rewarding?

Do you excel at providing compassionate support and empowering people to achieve their goals and live independently?

Are you ready to join the social care sector and be part of a team dedicated to making a genuine difference?

If you have the drive to support others, we have an excellent opportunity waiting for you.

Position

Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA)

Location

Soham

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent position

Salary

Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Start Date

ASAP

Qualification

SEN experience (able to provide personal care)

Randstad Education is offering a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in social care. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who are committed to empowering people to live fulfilling and independent lives. If you're driven to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and community integration.
• Provide respectful and dignified personal care, including assistance with toileting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Foster a safe, positive, and empowering environment for all clients.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential client records.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and keyworking principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities and the capacity to use your own initiative.
• Good IT skills for documentation and record-keeping.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• A professional and collaborative team member.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!