Young People's Support Worker Burton upon Trent
Job description
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An exciting opportunity to work as a Young Persons Care Assistant in the BURTON UPON TRENT area supporting young people in a children's SEN residential care & school setting.
About the role and Client
- An SEN Ofsted Graded 'Good' SEN school in Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire which provides education and residential care for primary and secondary pupils.
- Supporting SEN pupils age 8-19 on a 1:1 basis
- This is a temporary to permanent position. You will complete 12 weeks through SEN Central before transferring over on to their full time contract (subject to meeting standards during the 12 week period)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Supporting young people on a 1:1 basis with ASD, speech and language needs, and associated complex needs
- Supporting SEN pupils within the care home and in the school classroom
- Assisting in personal care duties where required
- 3 days on 3 days off rota (7.15 am -10pm each day, followed by 3 full days off)
- Candidates without a Level 2/ 3 qualification will also be considered if you have other support/ care experience as our client can provide in house training in the role as well as the opportunity to support you through your NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
Benefits of the role
- Work in a great environment, the home and school are set in beautiful grounds making it a great environment to work in.
- Ongoing in house and online training and development
- Excellent holiday and pensions package
- Opportunities to progress in your role to team manager and other roles
About SEN Central
SEN Central Limited is acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that prior to any offer of work all candidates will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE safer recruitment guidelines to confirm your suitability to work with children and young people.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
The school is undertaking all necessary precautions and testing for their staff and pupils
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- child care or Health and Social care qualification? (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SEND06
