Day Time Support Worker
- Employer
- Argent College
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Salary
- £14,947 – £19,443 pro rata, per annum
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2018
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- Job Sector
- Care & Social Work
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
ARGENT COLLEGE
This is an exciting and innovative project run by Ruskin Mill Trust, which is a leading independent provider of specialist care and education for young people and adults with learning and complex needs. Situated right in the heart of Birmingham, The New Standard Works, which houses Argent College, is a Grade II Listed building on Vittoria Street in the Jewellery Quarter.
Argent College offers a diverse and exciting practical curriculum in which work education and vocation are linked in a continuum, to provide relevant and meaningful therapeutic learning experiences.
DAY TIME SUPPORT WORKER
40 hours per week, 37 weeks per year
£14,947 – £19,443 pro rata, per annum
(pro-rata term time only £12,136 - £15,776)
starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience
Based at Argent College, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
The post holder will be required to promote and ensure the safety, care and well-being, learning and development of the students to enable their growth in confidence and social and practical skills.
The key duties in this role will include:
- The supervision and support of students throughout the college day, both in sessions and free time;
- To encourage students to attend planned sessions and to help them become engaged in the curriculum activities;
- Completion of relevant paperwork as required;
- To support College safeguarding procedures by reporting quickly and effectively any disclosures to the College Safeguarding Team.
To undertake this position successfully, you will have:
- Knowledge of specialist education;
- Experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and / or learning disabilities and challenging behaviour;
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A flexible and professional approach to work is required.
The Trust offers significant personal development opportunities to work within a holistic organisation that is complex and growing, and attracts those with an outstanding commitment to excellence.
Closing date: Midday, Friday 20th July 2018
Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
To download an application pack, please visit our website www.rmt.org/jobs. Completed application packs should be returned to recruitment@ghc.rmt.org or to The Human Resources Department, c/o Glasshouse College, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF.
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