AddressDerwen College…a place of possibility!
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Support Practitioner based at Derwen College, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire to support our Day Students.
We are a multi award-winning Specialist College, enabling our students to achieve beyond what they and others believe is possible. Come and join us for the opportunity to really make a difference supporting young people with SEND to live the life they choose.
The following are just some of the great benefits we offer;
- Term time only contracts
- Generous holidays (and we close over Christmas!)
- Flexible working always considered
- Enhanced family friendly policies including paid dependency/carers leave
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme including private health insurance scheme, bike2work, counselling referrals and wellbeing sessions
- Plenty of training and development, including a scholarship scheme
- Optional Company Pension
- College sick pay
- Well-resourced and modern environment with discounted on-site shopping, dining and leisure facilities
But don’t just take our word for it; our most recent staff survey told us that 97% say they would like to be working here in 12 months’ time.
We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.
The ideal Support Practitioner:
- A caring, compassionate and empathic nature
- Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with individuals/staff at all levels
- Subject specific qualifications would be an advantage. Mandatory undertaking of this following successful appointment to the post
- Knowledge of CQC framework and external quality standard
Hourly rate £9.90 to £11.60 depending on qualifications.
The working pattern is weekend cover.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £10.50-£11.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
