Call/email Alisdair at School Staffing to get an application form to complete and send back to us.

We'll also send you a full job description with details of this SEN Schools' Group.

They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services and care to SEMH young people in the country, supporting over 900 children and young people, and employing over 1,000 staff.

Two jobs here - one is full time and one is weekends only.Both have the option of overtime if you want it.

Job 1

Location: Westbury Park, Bristol (Good transport links and free parking available on site)

Hourly Rate: £11.83-£12.78ph - Linked to experience and qualifications.

Annual Salary: £24,606.40 - £26,582.00 PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*

Hours: 40 hours per week - (working to a 2 week rota pattern which typically includes working every other weekend) Overtime is also available.

You must have a driving licence & your own car for this full time job

Job 2

Location: Westbury Park, Bristol (Good transport links and free parking available on site)

Hourly Rate: £11.83-£12.78ph - Linked to experience and qualifications.

Annual Salary: £24,606.40 - £26,582.00 FTE PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*

Hours: 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm. Overtime is also available

At this Unit the staff make a difference to the lives of 7-8 vulnerable adults by providing a homely supported living and learning environment for young adults aged 19+ with severe and complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

They offer and pay for training and give you the opportunity to develop your career. On top of this you will earn a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Skills and Qualifications

They are looking for pro-active individuals who can demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to supporting young people.

Successful candidate are likely to demonstrate:

• Previous care experience
• Exceptional communication skills, empathy and understanding.
• Motivated to learn and to go the extra mile.
• Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible.
• Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
• An active approach to the role

Duties:

As one of the support workers you’ll be supporting young people with all aspects of their supported living (including personal care) and supporting them in a wide range of learning, development and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips and fun social occasions.

You will be working 1:1 with a resident on each shift where you will have the freedom to plan their day in line with their choices and wishes, enabling them to be as independent as possible, seeing them thrive and enjoying making memories.

Benefits

* Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service.

• The option of working overtime
• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us! (starting rate of £12.67 for those already L3 qualified)
• Life assurance and pension
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box - access to shopping discounts
• Free parking
• Free lunch when on shift
• Successful candidates for this role will require an enhanced DBS check - paid for by us.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1,000
• Company sick pay

Apply today by sending your cv.. we look forward to hearing from you!

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.