Support Worker

A highly acclaimed SEN School group, located in Meldreth (near Royston), on the border of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their permanent staff team.
This group has earned numerous accolades for its outstanding contribution to special education and is recognized for providing exceptional care and educational services to children and young adults with a wide range of special educational needs.
Role: Support Worker
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (dependent on competency and qualifications) + £1500 Welcome Bonus*
Annual Salary: £24,375 - £26,582 for a 40-hour week
Hours: 40 hours per week
Training: Comprehensive training provided with support to pursue a Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care post-probation
Benefits:
*Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
*No experience required - Full training given and continued support
*Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
*Part time hours available if required
*33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
*Life assurance and pension
*Perkbox - access to shopping discounts
*Car lease scheme
*Bike to work scheme
*Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
*Free parking
Requirements:
*Experience in a support role within a SEN setting is highly preferred, but not mandatory. Training will be provided for exceptional candidates with a strong desire to learn and contribute.
*NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, is advantageous.
*A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to working with children and young adults with special educational needs.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interacting with students, staff, and families.
*A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.
*Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, as required by the school schedule.
For immediate consideration, apply directly to this advert. We look forward to discovering how you can make a difference and help guide this schools students towards achieving their ambitions.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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