Short Break Worker

3 days ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Semester Full time

Job Description🌈 Short Break Worker (SEND) × 3 Wakefield District • Children & Young People’s Services • Immediate Start Give families breathing-space and help children with complex needs enjoy fun, safe short breaks. We’re hiring three compassionate, hands-on staff to join our specialist SEND Short Break Service. What you’ll be doing Support children & young people (some 18+) with severe learning and/or physical disabilities during their short-break stays Use creative play, basic signing and alternative communication to engage non-verbal guests Deliver personal care with dignity, using safe manual-handling techniques Keep detailed records, follow individual care plans and champion every child’s progress Work rota’d shifts: 07:00-10:30 • 14:30-22:00 • 14:30-19:30 (weekdays & weekends) What you’ll bring SEND experience in residential, respite, school or community settings Training in manual handling, first aid & behaviour management (top-up provided) Confident written & spoken English plus experience communicating with non-verbal people Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or commitment to start the Level 4 apprenticeship) Full UK driving licence (desirable) Why join us? Friendly, skilled team with excellent mentoring Additional paid training in PECS, Makaton & therapeutic approaches Sleep-in / on-call allowances and overtime opportunities Mileage paid for community activities and home visits Real career pathways into senior SEND and social-care roles Ready to make a difference every shift? Send your CV to nwilson@semester.co.uk or call 0161 419 9285 for a quick, confidential chat.Apply today and start empowering extraordinary young people tomorrow You must have: Post qualified experience. Enhanced DBS/Update service. References required for the last 5 years of employment. Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk: Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you. Competitive Rates of pay In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support Enhanced DBS completed. Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area



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