Support Worker

Location

Northamptonshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Location: Edgewood School, Northamptonshire

Salary

£10.80 – £11.90 per hour (dependant on qualifications and experience)

37.5 hour per week

33 days holiday

Job Info

About us

Edgewood School will be the newest and latest edition to the SENAD Group portfolio. Currently undergoing major building and renovation work, our site in Lingswood Park, Northampton will become a vibrant, ambitious and caring independent day and residential school for young people aged 7 up to 16 years old with a range of complexity and need, including; Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviour.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the set up of this new site and be part of the team to welcome our first residential students.

The role

As a Support Worker you will support the young people to find a way of life that suits them as individuals, enabling them to access the community, get the most from their school day and achieve their personal goals.

You will ensure safeguarding is a priority at all times, support with personal care and have the young people’s best interests at the heart of everything you do.

Essential Criteria

We are seeking a team of trustworthy, interactive and fun Support Workers.

While full training is provided, previous relevant experience will be beneficial.

Applicants must have a natural respect for the individuality and dignity of those in our care.

Edgewood School and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Edgewood School, Lingswood Park, NN3 8TA

Job tags

Salary

£10.8 - £11.9 per hour