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Residential Special School Support Worker

Avon Search & Selection

England

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

15 days ago

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An established industry player in education is seeking compassionate support workers for a residential special school. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism. With a focus on personal development and a person-centred approach, you'll engage in enriching activities that promote their growth. The school values career progression, providing extensive training and support to help you advance in your career. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Enhanced overtime rates of pay

24 hours access to employee counselling support

Fully funded RQF level 3

Private medical & healthcare insurance

On-site parking

Wellness programme

Fully paid day off on staff Birthday

Professional Health Services for work injuries

Extensive training opportunities

Experience in supporting children with learning disabilities is ideal but not mandatory.
Willingness to undergo training for career progression.

Support children in their physical, cultural, and emotional development.
Engage in activities like swimming, horse riding, and sensory exploration.

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare

First Aid Training

Positive Behaviour Support Training

Residential Special School Support Worker

The School

Avon Search & Selection are excited to be working for a residential specialist school. The school specialises in supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care in a residential setting.

The Role

As support staff for our client, you will enrich the lives of the children and young people at the school by enabling them to develop by providing practical physical, cultural, social and emotional development, and using a person-centred approach. Some of these activities include but are not limited to, swimming, sensory exploration, horse riding, trips to town, and supporting the children and young people to achieve their full potential.

Our client is looking for full-year-round support workers across a number of different flexible shift patterns (these can be discussed over the phone) and also has options for more senior roles as Keyworkers and Assistant Keyworkers for those suitable.

Please note that although some experience within the sector would be ideal, our client is happy to take on new candidates with little to no experience and can provide full training.

Career Progression

The school is big on progression and career development. Along with this, they have an on-site training centre with nationally recognised assessors who can deliver NVQ/QCF Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication, Level 3 Residential Childcare. This is in addition to other training on offer such as: Epilepsy, lifeguard, first aid, PBS (positive behaviour support) and Intervention training.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates of pay
24 hours access to employee counselling support
Fully funded RQF level 3
Private medical & healthcare insurance scheme
On-site parking
Wellness programme
Fully paid day off on staff Birthday (subject to satisfactory attendance in the preceding 12 months).
Professional Health Services for Injuries sustained at work (subject to satisfying criteria as set out in the staff absence policy).
Extensive training aimed at developing and enhancing skills further through the completion of fully Paid training day as part of your rota.

Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you or you would like any further details, please call Lauren on (phone number removed) or alternatively apply and someone will be in touch.

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