Are you an experienced support worker or care assistant who is looking for a role in education? Do you thrive from supporting vulnerable children with complex needs and physical disabilities? If your answer to the above questions is yes, this would be the perfect opportunity for you!
A special school in Leeds is seeking a Youth Support Worker to join their team of dedicated support staff. The school caters for children aged 2 to 19 years with learning disabilities, PMLD and complex medical conditions. They are looking for a Youth Support Worker to join them on a full-time to start as soon as possible until the end of the academic year.
As a Youth Support Worker, your roles and responsibilities will be:
- To support to the pupils in your class in accordance to their care plan.
- Work alongside the class teacher and other support staff to ensure the health and well-being of each child is kept safe.
- To help run exciting lessons with sensory activities which help to enhance the skills of the children.
- To support physically disabled children with mobility which may also include utilising the school's swimming pool so the pupils can experience water play.
- Due to the severity of the conditions of the children, you may also be required to support with personal care.
Previous experience of support or care work is required as this experience will assist you in catering to the needs of the children and adding to their quality of life.
If we have caught your attention and you would be eager to know more, please submit your application and Casey will be in touch to discuss the next steps!