Support Worker
Vision for Education Sheffield
Doncaster
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £8.78 Per Hour
- Job type:
- Full Time, Supply
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
Vision for Education are currently recruiting for 2x Support Workers to work within a specialist residential care provision in the Doncaster area that provides continuous, specialist support to adults and young people who have Autism and mental health difficulties.
This role is due to commence in March 2018 and is initially a fixed term contract for 3 months with longer term prospects.
Successful candidates will be expected to work on a shift basis covering 36 hours per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Care/Support workers looking to gain a secure role with real job satisfaction and prospects of going on to a permanent contract.
Applicants must have:
- Previous experience working with young adults who have Autism, SLD and Mental Health difficulties.
- Experience in working with young people and adults who have learning difficulties and who can demonstrate challenging behaviour.
- Be available to work early and late shifts across the week.
- Have a person centred approach to the people that they support.
Ideally, applicants will hold a current DBS checked under child and adult workforce and it be registered on the online update service. If the applicant does not hold a current DBS, Vision will assist in the application for one although this may delay the registration process.
In return, as an agency we offer:
- Excellent and transparent rates starting from £8.41 per hour.
- Consistent seminars and training courses such as Team Teach, Moving & Handling Autism Awareness (paid for by Vision) to continue your individual professional development.
- Dedicated team that work with our supply staff to place them in schools and locations that suit them.
- Wages paid directly into bank account every week via PAYE.
The care provider that we are working in partnership with are willing to offer full training to the successful candidate, this will include a care certificate and the potential of an NVQ in Health and Social care once taken permanent.
For further information, please call on 0114 2435555
About Vision for Education Sheffield
- Vision for Education Sheffield
- The Quadrant, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S9 4WG
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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