About The Company
Craig-Y-Parc is a warm and vibrant community where children and young adults learn, have fun, and get the most out of life. We are committed to providing and sustaining excellent multi-disciplinary holistic teaching and learning experiences for all pupils, supported by a positive, caring, and vibrant working environment for staff. We encourage and enable our students to take on new and exciting challenges with the support of our skilled team. CYP is part of Salutem Care and Education. We recognise the value and wisdom from all stages of life. Join our team to be part of a community that truly appreciates age diversity.
About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a number of passionate, caring and dynamic School Support Workers with enthusiasm for working with pupils with additional learning needs. Experience or demonstrable commitment to working with pupils who have additional learning needs is essential.
Job Purpose
Working with children and young people with complex health needs in an all-purpose-built building, supporting them in all aspects of personal care, independent living, and delivering a high-quality personalised service.
Key Responsibilities
* To support our young people to achieve positive outcomes and to enable them to participate in the local community. This may include maintaining social networks and supporting the individual to access education, employment, or social activity such as visits to clubs, pubs, restaurants, shops, etc.
* To enable our young people to pursue their hobbies and interests, supporting them on a one-to-one basis or in group-based activities, alone or with other Salutem staff and volunteers if required.
* To maintain records for each individual and to provide support with creating and regularly updating individuals care and support plans so they remain meaningful and accessible.
* To involve and consult with the individual regarding any risk assessments that affect their choices and lifestyle and ensure risk assessments promote an active and meaningful life that presents challenges.
* To safeguard the health, well-being, and safety of our young people and if concerns arise, to immediately report these concerns in line with Salutem policies and procedures.
* To provide personal care & support per the individuals needs and preferences as stated in their plans, in a manner that always demonstrates dignity and respect. This may involve all aspects of intimate personal care. You may be required to undertake delegated healthcare tasks, including medication administration.
* To contribute towards capacity assessments and best interest decisions.
* To provide support that ensures individuals spiritual, cultural, and religious choices are met and that they can participate in and access community facilities.
About Salutem
At Salutem, we value the wisdom and experience people bring at every stage of life. We are recognised as a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace, with special accolades in communication and employee experience.
Why Join Us?
* Career progression via our transparent Competency Framework
* Core and cluster model supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning needs
* Education is at the heart of what we do
Employee Benefits
* FREE Online 24/7 GP Service (includes family access)
* Wagestream access your earnings anytime
* Refer-a-Friend Scheme earn cash & rewards
* Sovereign Health Care Plan
* Canada Life, Group Life Assurance
* Blue Light Card
* Blink Internal Communications App
* Pension scheme
* FREE Enhanced DBS Check
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with Craig-Y-Parc.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
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