Company Description
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Position
Join Our Team as a SEN Care Support Worker - Make Every Day Count!
Are you someone with strong resilience, a warm heart, and a passion for making a difference? At Henshaws Specialist College, we're looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our residential care team, supporting young people with complex needs in living rich, fulfilling lives.
This isn't just a job - it's a career in care where no two days are ever the same.
A Life-Changing Role
As a SEN Care Support Worker, you'll play a key part in helping our students live independently and joyfully in their residential setting. From morning routines to evening wind-downs, your support will empower students to feel safe, respected, and engaged in their day-to-day lives.
You'll be by their side during daily activities such as cooking meals, exploring hobbies like gardening, music or art, and taking part in fun outings - whether it's a trip to the swimming pool, a relaxed pint at the pub, or a pizza and movie night at home.
Real-World Impact
Many of our students have complex clinical care needs and present with behaviours of concern. You'll receive comprehensive training and guidance to confidently and compassionately support them - creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
This is a unique opportunity to build desirable experience in complex care, behaviour management, and person-centred support - perfect for those looking to grow within the health and social care sector.
What We're Looking For:
* Genuine compassion and a strong sense of responsibility
* Confidence and resilience in the face of emotional and physical challenges
* The ability to stay calm, adaptable, and proactive in a dynamic care environment
* A team player who thrives on building trust and meaningful relationships
* Previous experience is welcome, but not essential - full training provided
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting with personal care, communication, mobility, and daily living routines
* Promoting choice, independence, and wellbeing in everything you do
* Creating enjoyable and meaningful experiences both inside and outside the home
* Working in a setting where behaviours of concern are present - your approach will be key to supporting our students to feel safe and empowered
The Offer:
* Level 1 £13.02 per hour weekdays/£14.52 per hour weekends
* Level 2 £13.19 per hour weekdays/£14.69 per hour weekends
* Overtime £14.52 per hour weekdays/£16.02 per hour weekends
* Fixed rota shifts - no rolling patterns
* Full-time and part-time hours available - Henshaws is a 24/7 52 week service
* 52-week contract (not term time only)
* Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 bank holidays
* Training and development: including Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma & Care Certificate
Benefits:
* Free uniform and onsite parking
* Enhanced sick pay and family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
* Life insurance and employee assistance programme
* Paid well-being and emergency leave days
* Long service awards - up to £750!
At Henshaws, our vision is for every student in our care to be safe, happy, and thriving - and for every team member to feel valued and supported. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young people. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS with barring check (provided at no cost) and reference checks.
If you're ready to start or grow a truly meaningful career in care - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the Henshaws community.
Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Requirements
Job Requirements
* A compassionate and respectful approach, with the ability and willingness to assist students with their personal care and clinical support needs, while preserving their dignity at all times.
* Experience or strong willingness to work with students who present behaviours of concern, using positive behaviour support strategies and a trauma-informed approach.
* Ability to support students in a way that promotes their independence, emotional well-being, and personal development in an educational environment.
* NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a commitment to complete the qualification within an agreed time frame.
* If no formal care qualifications are currently held, a willingness to undertake and successfully complete the Skills for Care Induction Award within 12 weeks of employment is required.
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear communication and consistent support strategies in line with individual care and behaviour plans.
* The role requires a good level of physical fitness and stamina, as you must be able to assist with moving and handling, including the safe positioning of students and the pushing of wheelchairs, in line with individual care plans and manual handling training.
Other information
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.
Registered Charity No: 221888
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CARE 02 NS CSW L2 Sept 2024 JD V2 10.06.2025.docx JD CSW L1 06.06.25 v2.docx