We are seeking a
Learning Support Worker to join our specialist further education college. You will support our young people to access the InFocus further education curriculum which has been specially designed to support young people with a vision impairment and additional complex needs to prepare for adulthood, learn independent living skills and develop their confidence.
You will be required to support our young people in a highly personalised way and respond to their needs, wishes and aspirations. You will also help them meet their personal care needs and medical needs with dignity. You will be working as part of a close team of staff in the College as well as working with our wider multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses and mobility specialists.
About you
We are looking for kind, friendly and compassionate people, with a can-do approach and the drive to make a difference to the lives of our young people through learning. You will be a person who likes to have fun and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment. You will be ambitious for our young people with a strong belief in their potential to learn and make progress.
At InFocus, we will support you every step of the way by providing a comprehensive, well designed induction programme along with mandatory training which will help you get off to the best possible start, ensuring that you fully understand your role within the organisation.
Working pattern
Our College Rota C working 08.45-16.30 Monday to Friday, totalling 36.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
To view the working pattern, please click on the below link to the application pack.
How we say “thank you”
1. £500 welcome bonus (Ts & Cs apply)
2. Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
3. Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
4. Paid medical appointments
5. Comprehensive training and development
6. Enhanced paternity leave
7. Enhanced maternity pay
8. Long service awards
9. Onsite café
10. Access to discounted shopping
11. On-site free parking
12. 24-hour employee assistance programme
13. “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
14. Free flu vaccinations
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
16. Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
About our application process
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.
Please Note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
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