Support Workers - Ely

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

Job summary

A leading social care agency in Ely is seeking a Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant to empower clients and provide essential support. The ideal candidate has experience in care, especially with SEN, and is committed to helping individuals achieve independence. This full-time permanent role involves working five days a week during school hours, and is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.
• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and community integration.
• Provide respectful personal care and assistance with toileting.
• Assist in the development of individual care plans.

Skills

Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong teamwork abilities

Good IT skills for documentation

Education

SEN experience (able to provide personal care)

Job description

Are you a caring and reliable individual, committed to helping people live their best, most independent lives?

Do you thrive on empowering others, providing the practical and emotional support they need to achieve their goals?

Are you ready to join a dedicated team and start a meaningful new career that's focused on making a positive, daily impact in your community?

If you have the passion to support others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA)

Location: Ely

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 presents an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career in social care. We seek dedicated, passionate individuals committed to empowering others and supporting them to achieve fulfilling, independent lives. We welcome your application.

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 key working 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!