Could you be an Education Sense Support Worker?
We now have exciting opportunities for Education Support Workers to join our Sense College in Knapwell.
We have various hours available under fixed‑term contracts to run until the end of academic year in July 2027. Contracts may be renewed, dependent on the number of students attending. Successful candidates will be contracted for 39 weeks of the year, with possible opportunities for overtime. The work patterns will be between Monday to Friday, 9:15 am to 4:15 pm, with no shift work, weekends or evenings.
Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will be supporting them in a wide range of education activities that use a person‑centred approach tailored to learner needs and interests. Programmes focus on developing communication and independent living skills, using the Sense Curriculum Framework to plan individualised targets and objectives that result in achievement and significant outcomes. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans, working within the framework of the Sense Values to:
* Keep the needs of the learners at the centre of your attention at all times;
* Enable learners to influence their services and the way they are supported;
* Help Sense to provide a high‑quality education experience;
* Support people with their personal care.
The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
The centre is situated on the outskirts of Cambridge, approximately 10 miles outside of Cambridge, in the village of Knapwell.
Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:
* 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
* Free DBS Check
* Free leadership and management development (such as our award‑winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
* Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training including the care certificate.
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
* Health and well‑being support
* Pension Scheme
Your required skills and experiences:
* Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication however, training will be provided.
* It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative. You will have had experience of person‑centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.
* Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from under‑represented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. For more information please visit https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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