Support Workers New Market

Randstad Staffing; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant in New Market, Cambridge. This full-time permanent role requires individuals ready to advocate for vulnerable community members, providing support with daily activities and personal care. Ideal candidates will have experience with autism-related challenges and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Competitive salary based on experience, with an ASAP start date. Email your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• SEN experience and ability to provide personal care.
• Comfortable managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and community integration.
• Provide respectful personal care.
• Assist in developing individual care plans.

Skills

Experience with autism and learning disabilities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork abilities

IT skills for documentation

Job description

Are you a compassionate and patient individual driven by the belief that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life?

Are you seeking a new career path where your primary focus is supporting and empowering others to reach their objectives?

Do you feel a profound desire to advocate for and empower vulnerable individuals within your local community?

If you are ready to make a significant and lasting difference, we have an excellent opportunity waiting for you.

Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA)

Location: New Market, Cambridge

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 presents a fantastic opening to launch a fulfilling career in social work and community support. We seek dedicated professionals who are passionate about empowering individuals to lead dignified and meaningful lives. If you are driven to make a positive impact, we invite 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 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!