About The Role
EKC Group are seeking a Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at Folkestone. In this rewarding role, you will support students with complex health care needs, enabling them to achieve their goals and thrive both in and outside the classroom.
What you’ll do:
* Provide specialist support for students with complex medical needs, including personal care, invasive feeding and medication
* Assist students with daily routines, ensuring dignity and independence wherever possible
* Deliver tailored programmes including physiotherapy, SALT and social communication activities
* Keep accurate records to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding
* Work closely with the Class Tutor and wider staff team, supporting students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
* Support learning in both the classroom and community settings, promoting engagement and inclusion
Why join us?
* Be part of a supportive and professional team committed to student success
* Gain valuable experience in education and complex care support
* Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day
You will be an integral member of College staff, creating close bonds with students and being a key part in their daily social and educational journey.
You will need to be highly organised, friendly, responsive and adaptive in our small but fast paced environment. Essential skills are required, however, training will also be provided to meet student individual needs.
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact upon a student's College journey, preparing them for their future into adulthood, however that may look individually.
Visits to the college are welcomed.
Key Details
* Hours per week: 21
* Weeks per year: 38 (during term time)
* Salary: £10,654
* Holiday entitlement: £1,543
* Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 8.30am-4pm
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
* Access to 100s of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
* Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
* Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
* Being part of a company with Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
* Time off for your child’s first day at school, moving home and for interviews
* My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
* Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Complex Care Learning Support Practitioner to support our students with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
What We’re Looking For:
* A passion for supporting students with complex and high-level needs.
* Experience working with individuals with PMLD, including:
o Global Development Delay
o Epilepsy
o Cerebral Palsy
o Rare Diseases
o Sensory Impairments
Key Skills & Qualities:
* Strong communication skills to effectively engage with students and staff.
* An understanding of behaviour management strategies.
* A passion for inspiring students to be active in their learning.
* The ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
* A background in SEN is desirable but not essential.
Ready to apply?
No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk.
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