Support Worker

Description:

Support Worker

Location: Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR

Salary: £31,140.20 - £31,931.90 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Condensed Rota, 3 on 3 off Rota Pattern - 07:15 to 21:45

The School and Sixth Form is an independent school for day and residential students aged 5 to 20 years with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.

They are also highly experienced in meeting associated diagnoses and needs, such as Selective Mutism, anxieties and phobias. Their goal for every one of their students is to be happy and healthy with a sense of belonging and purpose. The split school site is located within the beautiful Derbyshire countryside!

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will get to know their residential pupils and support them in all areas of life. You will help to create a happy, safe & caring environment and play an important part in the lives of their exceptional students by being a listening ear, teaching skills for life and planning activities that ensure their students build their confidence as well as a lasting love of learning.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the school can offer you the opportunity to make a positive difference, and the promise that no working day will be the same – you will support their young people to visit museums, enjoy seasonal celebrations, host talent shows, go swimming and so much more

Skills and Qualifications

Relevant Level 3 diploma OR willingness to study
Due to their rural location a driving licence and own transport is essential
A passion for supporting young people to achieve their best outcomes
Previous experience of learning disabilities, mental health and / or challenging behaviour desirable, but full training can be provided for the right candidate
Willingness to work shifts that include some evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
Benefits

Wellness Programme
Good internal progression opportunities
£1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff
Refer a friend bonus
Free meals while on shift
Paid training hours
Onsite parking
Free DBS
Upon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card – a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street.
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable school, please do not hesitate to apply.  

The School & Sixth Form conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure they safeguard those in their care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition they will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

The Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care