Disability Support Worker

2 months ago

Bournemouth, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Need a Disability Support Worker at a Severe Learning Difficulties School in Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth
Position: Disability Support Worker
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Rates: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour
Start Date: Immediate start is preferred

Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individual? GSL Education are currently seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a local school in Bournemouth immediately. This is a rewarding role where you will support students with a range of complex needs, including learning difficulties and physical disabilities.

About the School:
The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.

About the Role:
As a Disability Support Worker, you will assist in the delivery of educational and care plans, supporting students both in and outside of the classroom. Your role will include helping with personal care, moving and handling, and providing tailored support to students to ensure their safety, dignity, and independence. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a positive learning environment that encourages growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one or group support to students with severe learning difficulties, including assistance with learning activities.
Support students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and dressing, where required.
Assist with moving and handling procedures, ensuring that students are moved safely and comfortably.
Help to create and implement individualized care and educational plans for students.
Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, promoting their well-being and social development.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to support the students’ needs.
Follow all health and safety procedures and safeguarding guidelines to maintain a safe environment for both students and staff.
Key Skills and Experience:

Experience working with children or adults with severe learning difficulties or disabilities is desirable, but not essential.
A compassionate and patient approach, with a genuine desire to support and empower pupils with SLD.
Understanding of personal care and moving and handling procedures (training will be provided).
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.
A positive, proactive attitude and a flexible approach to your work.
Experience with or a willingness to learn how to use assistive technology and specialist equipment.
If you believe you are well-suited for this role and are passionate about supporting students in Bournemouth as a Disability Support Worker, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV now to be considered

To work with GSL Education as a Disability Support Worker, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this Disability Support Worker role please apply through this advert or, if you would like to hear about other similar roles in the area, please call Tom Harvey at GSL Education on (phone number removed) or visit to apply online

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