Care Support Assistant (Bank)

Job Reference number: BCSALLDD/10.16

Learners with Learning Disabilities or Difficulties (LLDD) Day Break, Day Care Provision

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Care Support Assistant (CSA) to support the Manager, Assistant Manager and the team of other CSA’s in the Day Break, Day Care facility at Grantham College. This role is a Bank position and will predominately be used to cover for sickness and holidays of the other members of staff.

The role will assist with the offering of activities and enrichment opportunities as an alternative to traditional day care for young people and adults with Learning Disabilities or Difficulties (LLDD).The role supports individuals or small groups of students on agreed programmes who may have physical or learning difficulties as well as assisting students to have full access to the LLDD facilities such as the sensory room and adapted kitchen.

Applicants should possess and awareness of disabilities and barriers to learning as well as excellent communication skills. You will also need Level 2 Literacy / numeracy or equivalent. In addition Level 2 IT and Learning Support Qualifications would be desirable as well as experience of working with young people in educational, youth work, support work in a similar environment will be an advantage. Possession of an NVQ L2 in Care or working towards this will be highly advantageous.

We can offer a pleasant working environment, career average pension scheme, continued professional development and a generous holiday allowance.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 11 November 2016 with interview expected to take place towards the end of November 2016 - actual date TBC.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we will only be able to contact candidates who have been selected for interview.

For a full application pack please e-mail: hrapplications@grantham.ac.uk

Please note that we do not accept CV’s by way of application or online application via other websites, you must complete a Grantham College application form.

All employment offers are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

T: (01476) 400 279

E: hrapplications@grantham.ac.uk
W: www.grantham.ac.uk

Grantham College
Stonebridge Road
Grantham
Lincs
NG31 9AP