Senior Support Worker Location: Southlands School, Lymington Hours: 40 per week - Term Time only Salary: £25,778.80 per annum Make a Difference Every Day As a Senior Support Worker at Southlands School, you’ll be part of a supportive and talented team, working together to help our children and young people grow up to be the best that they can be. You will have the confidence to successfully lead others and demonstrate a positive and motivating attitude at all times, have the ability to deal with difficult/crisis situations with a high level of professionalism and in return you will be valued and encouraged to develop your skills further. This is a stimulating role, so we are looking for committed, empathetic and engaging people. Perseverance, resilience and understanding are crucial as our young people often have difficulties in social situations and can get frustrated. Through spending time with them, you’ll have the opportunity to make real connections and see how each of your students improves and progresses through the support they receive at Southlands. To be considered for this position applicants must hold a Level 3 RQF. We are offering full-time, part-time and flexible working arrangements. If you are interested in helping improve the lives of amazing young people in an environment where you are supported, please click the apply button below. Why Join Us? Comprehensive Induction Career Development: Fully funded NVQs (Levels 3-5) and internal promotion opportunities Pay & Benefits Salary of £25,778.80 per annum 5.6 weeks paid annual leave Access to discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years. Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation. Your Next Steps Join us in transforming lives. Apply now and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding Statement Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.