About the role
We’re looking for a motivated person to join our professional team of Education Support Workers at our College in Aldeby working 21 hours per week, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:15 am-4:15 pm, on a part time, permanent basis.
Your role
Your role is to prepare learners appropriately for the many possible transitions into adulthood. You will work closely with learners to achieve outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plans. You will work 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
* Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.
About you
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. Training will be provided. It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team while 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.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense
We offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please
Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.
Contact
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Safeguarding & Equality statements
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 an enhanced DBS check.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone’s contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/
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