Job Title: SEN Support Worker – Inspired Programme
Responsible to: Inspired Centre Manager
Responsibilities
· Contribute to the development and maintenance of resources to assist in the development of the Inspired Programme.
· Provide one-to-one support to designated clients as guided by senior staff.
· Contribute to the planning of activities for small groups and/or clients on a short, medium and long-term basis. Follow agreed plans and support the learning of individuals or groups of clients, using appropriate support strategies. Provide feedback and liaison over issues and concerns.
· Monitoring, recording and assessment of client progress. Ensure there are detailed and reliable records of individuals' progress.
· Contribute to the development and maintenance of a well ordered and purposeful working atmosphere.
· Maintain high levels of Health and Safety for and on behalf of all those involved in Youth Inspired.
· Maintain and keep equipment in good order.
· Carry out essential cleaning duties as directed by your line manager.
· Report all incidents of abusive practice and maintain high standards of equal opportunities.
· Support clients with eating, drinking, personal care (where required) and emotional support.
· Accompany and support clients out in the community, helping them with travel training to be able to access places and use public transport.
Administration
· Maintain and keep records, including records pertaining to programme development, Individual Learning Plans and clients' personal records.
· Contribute to the development of new programmes and applications for delivery to clients.
· Update and maintain individual folders with all documentation.
· Carry out administration duties, typing up notes from meetings, filing and general admin.
Professional Duties and Responsibilities
· Accept personal responsibility and contribute to the corporate responsibility for promoting the welfare of clients in line with the organisational policy documents.
· Read and be familiar with policy documents pertaining to the management and delivery of Youth Inspired's programmes.
· Be aware and act positively within all areas of health and safety, duty of care and equal opportunities.
· Take an active role in maintaining staff and client confidentiality.
· Act in an appropriate professional manner with all external agencies and organisations.
· Act in an appropriate manner with staff, volunteers and clients.
· Attend training and professional development as deemed appropriate by Youth Inspired for professional development and in line with national drivers for excellence.
Additional Responsibilities
· Attend line management meetings with your designated line manager.
· Attend staff meetings.
· Contribute to the achievement and execution of the Vision / Values Statements of Youth Inspired.
· Undertake additional duties as deemed appropriate to the smooth running and good order of Youth Inspired.
· Ability to work across two sites as required.
This organisation's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education & Qualifications
English and Maths GCSE – grade 4 and above
A support or teaching qualification is desirable
Experience
Recent experience of working with young people and adults with learning disabilities and moderate challenging behaviour either in a social care day setting or education environment.
Knowledge & understanding
Good knowledge and understanding of challenges young people with social and emotional needs can face. Desirable to have a knowledge and understanding of the range of complex needs experience by SEN learners.
Ability & Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use initiative
Good administrative skills
Able to work creatively and collaboratively as part of a team
Positive, energetic, enthusiastic and resilient, thriving on challenges
Willingness to participate in CPD
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £18,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/09/2025