Learning Support Assistant
-
Location:
Carmarthen
-
Sector:
-
Job type:
-
Salary:
Up to £13 per hour + pension, holiday and training
-
Contact:
Sheonagh
-
Contact email:
sheonagh.maddern@brookstreetsocialcare.co.uk
-
Job ref:
HU0388_1722342741
-
Published:
6 months ago
-
Expiry date:
29/08/2024
-
Startdate:
30/09/24 13:29:29
Job Description
Support Worker
Temporary contract
Starting from £13 an hour (+ holiday pay on top)
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
An exciting opportunity has come up for experienced Support Workers to work in a specialist educational establishment in Carmarthenshire working with 16 - 24 years olds with ALD, physical disabilities and complex needs.
This role is challenging and rewarding. We are looking for people with great character and a desire to make a positive impact on young people's lives, and to provide students with support and guidance to help them engage in timetabled sessions in a safe and appropriate way.
The students benefit from an extensive range of nutritional, therapeutic, and medical support at each college that is reflected in the college sessions. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting a career across care and education.
To be considered for this role, you will need -
- At least 6 months up to date UK based care experience
- To be a driver with access to you own vehicle
- Have a strong desire to support young people.
- Ideally previous experience working with young people or in a similar setting.
- Have excellent observational skills, and the ability to problem solve and think creatively to enable our young people to reimagine their potential
- Be patient, caring, compassionate with a young person-centred nature
- Demonstrate the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations with emotional intelligence and resilience, and to have the capacity to react calmly in stressful situations
- Be a team player with experience of support work in both educational and residential setting.
If you meet the above criteria and you are looking for a new challenge working with young people, then please apply to this role online or call 02920 224755 for more information!
#cffjp
Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

