Learning/ Residential Support Worker

Learning/ Residential Support Worker

Location Coxlease School, Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7DE Priory Group Division Education & Children's Services

Vacancy Type Permanent - Full Time Salary £14,717.5 - £18,720 depending on role 

Hours 37.5 Term time and full time roles available

Learning for life, join us, watch your career flourish.

We are looking for exemplary role models to work as Support Workers and Learning Support Assistants in our children’s homes and schools across Southampton, Hampshire and Dorset.  They support young people aged 5 to 19 with complex needs, including ASD and EBD.

Our Support Workers are the backbone to the running of our children’s homes.  They support us with -

Creating a safe, healthy and engaging environment to encourage positive behaviour

Celebrating small achievements and milestones

Working 37.5 hours per week on a set 3-week shift pattern.  Incorporating long days, short days, and weekly sleep-ins.  The long shifts run from 8:00am until 22:00pm.

Our Learning Support Assistants are the cornerstone to our special educational needs Schools in Lyndhurst.  They support us by:-

Collaborating with the class teachers to support our young people through various subjects

Using diverse communication and engagement techniques during class time

Working 37.5 hours per week, term time only.  This is a 38-week post and a normal working day starts at 8am and finishes at 4pm.

Young people with special educational needs and learning difficulties tend to take longer to learn new things and require further support developing their skills.  The level of support varies from person to person but it’s important to remember that with the right support, most young people with a learning disability can go on to lead fulfilled and independent lives.

Our Benefits

Online discounts and cashback for high street to holidays

Free monthly £1,000 colleague lotto

We cover the cost of your DBS

Career Pathways – Our commitment to your career progression

Cash for colleagues – You can earn money for friends and family you recommend

 Become your best you, apply today!

We are inviting you to our Assessment Day on Friday 28th June 2019 between 1pm – 4pm. 

You will learn what it’s like to be a Support Worker and a Learning Support Assistant.  You’ll have the chance to ask questions, tour our ‘Outstanding’ school and take part in a short, informal interview with our friendly team.  Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete a short application and we’ll be in touch!

If you would like to find out more or have any questions please contact Hannah Cramp, Senior HR Administrator on 02380 283633, option 1. 

We want to invest in you and your future! Find out about our career pathways:

https://www.priorycareerpathways.com/

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.

 About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

 Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.