Support Worker – (Holistic Education and Care)
- Employer
- Ruskin Mill Trust
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Salary
- £18,481.00-£21,199.00 per year
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2021
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- Job Sector
- Care & Social Work
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Support Worker – (Holistic Education and Care)
Salary Range: £18,481.29-£21,199.49. Sleep-ins paid an extra £78.48 per night.
This is a great prospect for anyone wanting a career crossing both care and education. We invest heavily in our staff and we will provide excellent professional development opportunities.
This role can be both physically/emotionally demanding, and you must have the confidence and patience to deal/manage with the challenging behaviours that young people can present. However the role is also extremely rewarding and you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people in your care.
· The role is based at Freeman College, Sheffield City Centre. Freeman College is an independent specialist college educating young people (16-25) with complex behaviour and learning difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions.
· The main purpose is to support and facilitate the student’s holistic needs, care, wellbeing, learning and development to enable their growth in confidence and social independence in a multi-disciplined, dynamic environment. This includes their home, college sessions, work-related learning, and in the wider community in accordance with the agreed holistic care plans, study programmes and risk assessments in place for the student.
· Our students have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, which can involve complex diagnoses. Any applicants must be prepared to work with challenging behaviour.
· Daytime, evening and weekend working is an essential requirement of the role.
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Working at Freeman College is incredibly rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay once qualified and an auto-enrolment pension scheme. In addition, staff receive;
· The vacancy is subject to a ‘Golden Hello’. The successful applicant will receive a one-off payment equivalent to one month’s basic salary on completion of six-month probation.
· Staff will receive a comprehensive induction, extensive training and development plan to include Autism, Attachment, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), MAPA (Physical Intervention) training and much more.
· 33-38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with your length of service with us.
The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both Adults and Children, a medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK. Freeman College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application deadline: 16/08/2021
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,481.00-£21,199.00 per year
Company
For over 30 years, Ruskin Mill Trust has provided Specialist Independent Education to children and adults with complex needs including learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and disabilities. Our provisions offer both day and residential placements and applications are welcomed all year round.
We are based across the UK and have a wide variety of exciting careers in beautiful locations working with young people.
- Website
- https://rmt.org/
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