Are you passionate about supporting young adults with SEND to build confidence, independence and wellbeing? Due to the growth of our day service offer, Willow Green Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is seeking multiple Support Assistants to work in our adult day service, The Willows.
Support Assistants are primarily responsible for learner safety, health and wellbeing. Our service provides structured, person-centred support to young adults age 19-25 from within Warrington. Learners have a range of learning disabilities, physical needs and additional health requirements.
The service is designed to promote independence, self-advocacy and meaningful participation in daily life, supporting individuals to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed for adulthood; independence and potentially employment. You would be part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, learning and support, ensuring that everyone’s care plan, health needs and personal care needs are met in a safe, inclusive and dignified environment.
You will support the effective running of your service area and assist with the delivery and assessment of programs for learners with additional needs. This will include supporting learners working through an engagement model approach as well as those preparing for, and developing, work readiness skills. Under the direction of the teacher or tutor, you will deliver activities that support a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities, including preparing adapted resources and providing targeted one-to-one support.
Your observations, assessment feedback and contribution to session delivery will inform termly and annual progress decisions. You will actively support learner outcomes linked to the Preparation for Adulthood framework, EHCPs and Adult Social Care outcomes. You will also be confident and competent in using assessment recording systems such as Evidence for Learning.
Application Process
To apply, please email [email protected] for an application pack. CVs will not be accepted. Please return your completed application by email to [email protected] or by post to the address on this recruitment pack.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and asked to complete a criminal declaration form. References will be requested and verified before the interview. The successful candidate must complete an enhanced DBS check with a barred list of information and provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before starting employment.
Safeguarding Commitment
Willow Green CIO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping young people safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
DBS CHECK: Enhanced DBS check with barred list information required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
REGULATED ACTIVITY: This role involves regulated activity with children, young people, and young adults with care and support needs.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Willow Green CIO is committed to promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We actively promote equality of opportunity and celebrate diversity across our college community.
Pay: £10,396.00-£25,989.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working with individuals with SEND paid or voluntary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
