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SEN Support Worker
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.5 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Swadlincote
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: SEN Support Worker
Company: Link3 Recruitment
Location: Swadlincote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Perm, Temp-to-Perm, Temp
Salary: £12.50 – £15 per hour (depending on experience & qualifications)
About Us
Link3 Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency, supporting the staffing needs of schools & education-based provisions across the UK. We are currently seeking committed & compassionate SEN Support Workers to join a residential care setting located on a school site, supporting children & young people aged 6 to 19 years old with a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The Role
This is a full-time role, working 5 days per week & including every other weekend. You will provide direct support to children & young people with diverse needs such as learning difficulties, physical disabilities, & behavioural challenges. The position is based in a residential home linked to a school site, ensuring consistency between care & education.
Applicants must have relevant care experience or qualifications, a full UK driving licence, & access to their own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily care & personal support in line with individual care plans
Support with personal care, mealtimes, mobility, & emotional regulation
Create a safe, nurturing, & structured environment
Collaborate with education & therapeutic staff across the school site
Record & report behaviours, routines, & developmental progress
Accompany children to off-site activities & appointments as needed
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, candidates must meet the following:
Experience/Qualifications: Prior care experience (professional or personal) or relevant care/support qualifications (e.g. Health & Social Care, CACHE, NVQ)
Driving: Must hold a full UK driving licence & have access to own transport
Availability: Must be available full-time, 5 days per week, including every other weekend
Skills:
Empathetic, reliable, & flexible in approach
Strong communication & teamwork skills
Confident in managing complex behaviours & SEN needs
Training:
Full induction & training provided
NAPPI training is beneficial but not essential
DBS Check
All applicants must have or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check (Adult & Child Workforce). If not already on the update service, a new DBS will be required (cost may apply). Link3 Recruitment is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable individuals.
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria & are passionate about making a difference in SEN care, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV & a brief cover letter to (url removed) or apply online atBefore You Apply
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