Details:
- Salary: £83 - 100 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: York
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Complex Needs Support Worker
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: £83 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Full Time
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! GSL Education are seeking Complex Needs Support Workers to work with children and young people with special educational needs.
About the School:
Provides education for children and young people diagnosed with an EHCP.
The school works hard to support their young people and do all they can to help them achieve their aspirations.
Teaches young people not only academic skills, but life skills as well, to allow them to live as independently as possible after they finish school.
Has a strong commitment to support all staff and student’s well-being.
Complex Needs Support Worker Responsibilities:
Supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and complex medical needs.
Collaborating with family members, medical professionals and school leaders to develop and implement a student-centred service plan to meet their social, emotional and developmental needs.
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement individualised education and care plans.
Working with the class teachers to develop sensory, speech, language, and communication needs.
Managing behaviours within the classroom and being aware of triggers, using de-escalation techniques.
Use specialist equipment and techniques to support students' learning and development.
Complex Needs Support Worker Requirements:
Relevant qualifications in health and social care or a related field (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care).
Experience working with children or young adults with complex needs in an educational or care setting.
Be a strong and engaging communicator.
Be compassionate, caring, and have a genuine desire to help young people overcome their barriers.
Hold a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
For more information, or to apply for the role of Complex Needs Support Worker in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online