Support Worker
About this job
We are looking for kind, reliable, and engaging Support Worker's to spend afternoons each week, to support a young person with additional learning needs.
The main focus of this role is to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school. You will help to build confidence, develop independence, and engage in activities while providing a bit of respite for family.
Key Responsibilities-
Engagement & Activities: Planning and sharing in fun, age-appropriate activities (e.g., arts and crafts, reading, baking, playing in the garden, or short outings to the local park).
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Routine & Life Skills: Supporting with afternoon routines, such as preparing a light snack and encouraging simple independence skills.
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Well-being: Providing attentive, patient, and compassionate care tailored to unique learning needs.
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Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people with learning difficulties or additional needs is highly desirable.
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Qualities: You should be naturally patient, enthusiastic, trustworthy, and a great communicator.
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Reliability: Consistency is incredibly important to help build a strong, trusting relationship.
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Requirements: A current DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and excellent references are essential. A clean driving license with business insurance is a plus but not mandatory.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you!
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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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