Job Description
Learning Support Assistant/Support Worker
Pay rate: From £11.44 - £14 (PAYE)
Contract: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Location: SA66
Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12 + holiday pay
**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions **
Brook Street (BS) Social Care are fortunate enough to be working with a local college specialising in supporting young people with additional needs aged between 16-25 years where you will be responsible for providing students with guidance and make a positive impact on their lives. In addition, you will aid to engage the individuals within the sessions appropriately and help guide them through a range of medical, therapeutic and nutritional support. You must be able to demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence and be adaptable to manage emotionally challenging situation.
For this role, it is essential you're a driver with access to your own vehicle and happy to undertake some personal care.
To be successful, you will have at least 6 months recent experience in support work or a similar setting and transferable skills with the ability to problem solve and think creatively to aid in supporting young people to reach their full potential.
Requirements:
1. 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
2. Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
3. Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
4. Willing to undertake personal care
5. To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
6. Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Benefits of joining us:
7. Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
8. 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
9. Pension scheme entitlement
10. Double pay on Bank Holidays
11. Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
12. Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
13. Online time sheets and payslips
14. Opportunity to work in various of settings and gain experience
15. Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!
If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today!
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Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.