Support Worker

****£500 Joining Bonus****

Hours & Working Patterns: 40 hours per week, Term Time (41 working weeks, including training days) OR Full Year option with condensed hours available

Salary: £25,269-£26,078 for term time only option; £28,246-£29,150 for full year option

Regulatory requirement of this role is for all Support Workers to hold, or be willing to work towards, the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide 1:1 support in the care of children and young people with special needs, within a house and school or college community, and in implementing the children and young person's individual plans by encouraging and supporting the development of social, educational and emotional abilities of the children/young people.

The Support Worker will be expected to work effectively within a team and support the House Managers with the day-to-day running of the house.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

· Supporting and encouraging students to develop and maintain social relationships within the house

· Supporting students in developing independence e.g. in self-help and general life[1]skills, personal hygiene, household tasks, meal preparation and managing pocket money

· Supporting and encouraging students to participate in education, recreational and leisure activities · contributing to the student's general well-being, health, safety and security

· Assist students with the provision of personal care ensuring that the dignity of the person is respected and upheld at all times

· Maintain and update paper-based and electronic information systems, as directed to ensure that concise, comprehensive and timely records are maintained

· Ensure that incident, accident forms and similar are completed and submitted without delay, and in accordance with specified policies, procedures and time scales

· Assist with the drafting of the student's assessments and reports for use by SSET or external partner agencies

· Ensure that any matters of concern or possible concern relating to the care, wellbeing and safety of students, colleagues or visitors are recorded and reported in accordance with specified procedures and time scales

Additional duties and responsibilities:

· Assist the House Managers in general household duties

· Participate in planning and review processes; attending staff meetings and briefings where requested

· Attend relevant internal and external reviews if requested

· Participating in an annual residential trip (maximum 5 days) which will include working beyond your normal working hours during this week.

· Reporting damage and defects without delay to maintenance team

· Coordination of programmes of leisure and social activities to stimulate and motivate students in the development of life skills, interests and leisure activities as directed.

The Sheiling Ringwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required. Staff are also prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at The Sheiling Ringwood and /or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment.

This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. We will also carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,269.00-£26,078.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person