College Support Worker

I am currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading providers of Education & Support to recruit a number of experienced and dedicated College Support Workers for a college & residential setting supporting young learners 16+ in Lancaster. The college & residential service supports learners with a variety of profound and multiple learning difficulties, including working with learners who are non-verbal, have a hearing impairment, rely on or occasionally require the use of a wheelchair/hoist and have complex health and social care needs.

Title: College Support Worker - PMLD Specialism

Pay: £11.60 - £12.20 p/h depending on experience

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Hours: 37 hours per week (part time contracts are also available)

Shift Times: 7am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm (you will have a mixture of early and late shifts)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits of the College Support Worker role:

• FREE Online 24/7 GP Service for you and your family from a GP who can prescribe 

• Flexible pay - where any day can be a payday 

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme

• Health Care Plan  

• Group Life Assurance  

• Blue Light Card  

• Pension scheme  

What you'll be doing as a College Support Worker:

• Supporting and supervising visually impaired learners, hearing impaired, have mobility issues or have complex health or social needs in classroom environments, assisting in accessing the community, and participating in activities to help develop life skills

• Providing personal care where necessary

• Working with learners in small groups and or working 1:1

• Work in accordance with the school's behaviour management policies

What you'll need to be successful as a College Support Worker:

• At least 3 months experience of working with young people in schools or childcare settings

• Experience within an SEN setting would be beneficial

• You must be comfortable supporting young people with personal care

• Basic Sign language or Makaton would be an advantage

Interested? If you think you're right for this College Support Worker role and want to start your journey in the Education and Social Care sector, then click the 'apply' button below