Youth Support Worker - Days / Nights

The Cambian Group; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking passionate Support Workers to help young people with special educational needs gain independence. The position involves supporting students in their educational journey through personalized care and engagement. Ideal candidates will be innovative and enthusiastic team players, dedicated to improving lives within an inclusive college environment.

Benefits

Discretionary sick pay

Flexible hours

Cambian benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates should be passionate about improving lives.
• Experience in special educational needs and Autism is valued.
• Seeking career development and training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with study programs and personal care.
• Assisting with health needs and social relationships.
• Helping students gain independence through various activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time, Part Time, Bank contracts available.

Shift times: Typically 7:30am - 3:00pm or 2:30pm - 10:00pm, including some weekends.

Hourly rate: From £12.27 to £13.02 depending on qualifications.

Days - Full-time salary (37.5 hrs): From £23,000 to £25,000.

Nights - Full-time salary (40 hrs): From £25,000 to £27,000 plus night allowance bonus.

Additional offer: Free Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.

We are seeking Support Workers passionate about education and committed to helping young people gain independence. Cambian Lufton College supports 16-25-year-olds with special educational needs through day and residential placements. Our goal is to enhance our students' quality of life with a rich curriculum, community and work experience, functional skills, enrichment activities, and communication support.

Ideal candidates will be:

• Passionate about improving lives
• Innovative, engaging, enthusiastic, and inspirational
• A positive role model
• Creative thinkers and implementers
• Excellent communicators and team players
• Seeking career development and training
• Interested in developing expertise in special educational needs and Autism

Responsibilities include supporting students with their study programs, work experience, activities, personal care, medication, health needs, and social relationships.

Join our inclusive college to make a difference, with benefits like discretionary sick pay, flexible hours, and Cambian benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding. All candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference checks. Cambian conducts online searches of shortlisted candidates for safeguarding purposes, conducted by a designated panel member to ensure fairness and relevance.