Learning Support Worker Guildford, England
Job description
Would you like to work in a caring, supportive environment where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?
Role: Learning Support Worker (internally referred to as a ‘Buddy’) for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities
Company: halow project (head office based in Guildford)
Location: Our sessions are based at community venues across Surrey, with this role being primarily based in Guildford with some occasional working in Woking.
Hours: Variable Hours contract working primarily across sessions running Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, during term time.
Salary: £11.10 per hour
Annual Leave: 30 days pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays.
Training: Fully paid training is given and further development opportunities are available.
You’ll get access to great benefits including:
Free DBS check- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Retail discounts
- Free/discounted tickets for events, gigs and shows
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle2Work scheme
- 24-hour employee assistance program
- Travel season ticket advances
- Staff referral bonus scheme
- AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
- Access to AIG Smart Health App
Flexible, immediate start dates available. Apply today and we’ll be in touch by the next working day. Or get in touch by email [email protected] or phone 01483 447960 to discuss this great role.
We will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
About Us
halow project is a vibrant, growing charity based in Guildford that provides opportunities and support for over 200 young adults with learning disabilities to access social activities, educational programmes and supported living accommodation in south-west Surrey and beyond.
About The Role
We are looking for people to support learners in an outreach capacity on our fantastic community based learning programme, Building Futures, around the local Guildford area (with occasional sessions in the Woking area as part of our exciting programme expansion).
Working as a halow Learning Support Buddy you will provide highly person-centred 1:1 support to young adults, helping to promote life skills, independence, social skills, leisure opportunities, educational provision and community access.
Professional or personal experience of learning disabilities, and experience within a health and social care and/or educational setting is desirable, but we also pride ourselves on a values-based approach and the main skill we are looking for is an ambition to help others. If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you!
All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
The nature of this role means that you must be at least 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK. Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
