We are seeking people to join us as Learning Support Workers in our specialist further education college. You will support our young people to access the InFocus further education curriculum which has been specially designed to support young people with a vision impairment and additional complex needs to prepare for adulthood, learn independent living skills, and develop their confidence.
You will be required to support our young people in a highly personalised way and respond to their needs, wishes, and aspirations. You will also help them meet their personal care needs and medical needs with dignity. You will be working as part of a close team of staff in the College as well as working with our wider multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and mobility specialists.
Working Pattern
The working pattern for this position will be 36.25 hours per week, working Monday – Friday 08:45 – 16:30. To view the working pattern please click on the below link to the application pack.
How We Say “Thank You”
* Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
* Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
* Paid medical appointments
* Comprehensive training and development
* Access to discounted shopping
* On-site free parking
* 24-hour employee assistance programme
* “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
* Free flu vaccinations
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, and references. Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
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