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A friendly and dedicated Bank Support Staff is needed to join a small team in supporting a young individual with various care needs, including personal care and transportation. Is Driving Essential? Yes, a car will be provided while on duty - a Volkswagen Transporter (automatic). Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence, and for car insurance purposes, they should be over 25 years old. Essential:Minimum of one year experience supporting young people with physical disabilities. Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one. Non-smoker/vaper. Moving and handling experience required. Female support worker only. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: A rota is available three months in advance, allowing flexibility for individuals to work around other commitments. Shifts available: Weekdays 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM / 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Weekends 09:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with the option for sleeping shifts. If you can work any of these hours, please apply. Family/Client Pets: Two friendly dogs will be present in the home during shifts. Accommodation: A comfortable staff bedroom with an ensuite bathroom is available for any additional sleeping night shifts if required. Provide support with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks. Offer emotional support and companionship to promote independence and well-being. Assist individuals in accessing community resources and participating in social activities. Administer medication according to prescribed guidelines and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised care plans. Monitor and report any changes in individuals' physical or mental health conditions. Create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, adhering to health and safety regulations. Participate in training sessions and stay updated on best practises in social services. Required Qualifications: Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance. Previous experience in a similar Support Worker role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others. Flexible availability for different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Support Worker or in a similar role. Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of person-centred care and its importance in supporting individuals. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to social services. Basic understanding of medication administration and record-keeping. Ability to assess and respond to individuals' needs effectively. Preferred Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Additional training in safeguarding vulnerable adults. First Aid certification. Working Conditions: Bank hours available, rota done 3 months ahead but also short notice cover and on call duties available. Split shifts Monday to Friday, with long days on weekends. Work may involve physical tasks and standing for extended periods. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for insurance purposes. Exposure to challenging and sensitive situations. Adherence to health and safety guidelines and protocols.
Empowering Learning are looking for a Primary or Secondary Teaching Assistants to support in SEND schools in the Wolverhampton area. The candidate will be supporting learners with need varying needs such as ASC, ADHD, PMLD and other additional needs. Experience working in a school setting is not essential, just a natural affinity with children and a willingness to learn and adapt. The ideal candidate will Have experience working with young people. Be highly organised with excellent communication skills. Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children. Have well developed behaviour management skills and techniques. Have experience supporting children with additional needs. Have knowledge of Makaton, Team Teach or Positive Behaviour Reinforcement Strategies. (Desirable but not essential) Main Role Responsibility: Supporting the Class Teacher and other support staff in the day to day running of the class. Supporting children during lesson and school activities. Managing difficult behaviours. Delivering 1:1 or small group activities and interventions. Collecting evidence of children's work to support their assessment. Benefits of working with Empowering Learning: You will have a dedicated consultant committed to supporting your journey, any questions or concerns. Fast, effective compliance services. Up to date safe guarding training and CPD courses. If you're interested in this role, please get in touch with Maddison on or submit your CV. Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.
Working with students aged 4-19 within a SEND setting. Teaching Assistants are required to use their initiative and engage with students effectively based on their individual needs. You must be able to commute to Dudley for this role. SUPPORT FOR PUPILS ? Make a substantial contribution to Individual Education Plans and their implementation. ? Teaching assistants will use specialist skills and training to support pupils with communication and interaction difficulties using Makaton, symbols, communication aids. ? Use specialist skills and training to support pupils with sensory and /or physical impairment e.g. assistance with the development of appropriate structured learning plans and the implementation of structured learning programmes. ? Use specialist skills and training to support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties e.g. encouraging the pupils to engage with and benefit from the planned learning activity, including modifying the activities as agreed with the teacher. ? Using specialist skills and training support the behaviour management of pupils with behavioural. emotional, and social development needs e.g. assist with the development of behaviour management strategies, monitor pupils behaviour to recognise and reward progress in behaviour management, identify and respond to uncharacteristic behaviour patterns and incidents of challenging behaviour. ? Establish productive working relationships with pupils acting as a role model and setting high expectations. ? Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance. ? Provide pastoral support to pupils ? Support the effective transfer of pupils across phases/integration of those who have been absent. ? Support liaison with feeder schools and other relevant bodies to gather pupil information. ? In line with school policy, provide intimate care when required. SUPPORT FOR TEACHER/SCHOOL ? Assess the needs of pupils and contribute to the development of IEPs. ? Observe and report on pupil performance. ? Take responsibility for the management of challenging pupil behaviour. ? Provide, where appropriate, pupil information to external agencies. ? Design and produce worksheets or administer coursework with minimal supervision for groups of pupils. ? Undertake joint home visits as appropriate and in line with school policy. ? Support the implementation and evaluation of specific curriculum plans and activities for groups of pupils to meet the individual needs of those pupils. ? Contribute to curriculum planning. ? Under the guidance of a teacher, implement agreed work programmes with individuals or groups maintaining good order and keeping pupils on task. ? Provide emergency cover supervision for a group or class, under the direction and control of the Head teacher or other designated member of staff during the unplanned short-term absence of the teacher, normally for periods of up to one session, limited to no more that 2 occasions per term. ? Provide guidance and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate. ? Contribute to the development and maintenance of school policies. ? Participate in working groups on curriculum matters. ? Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. administer course work, produce worksheets for agreed activities. ? Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources. ? Supervise pupils on visits and trips as required. ? Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person. ? Contribute to the overall ethos /work/aims of the school. ? Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required. ? Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Connect2Dudley, part of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.