Job Summary
Student Support Worker | Resource Base for Students with Complex Physical & Medical NeedsLocation: South GloucestershireContract Type: Flexible Agency Work | Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities AvailablePay: From £14.25 per hour, depending on experience
About the Role
As part of an experienced and supportive team, you will help students access all aspects of school life. The resource base supports young people with a wide range of complex physical disabilities, medical conditions, communication needs and associated learning difficulties. Your work may involve supporting a student to access lessons, assisting with specialist equipment, helping to develop communication and independence skills, providing personal care, supporting mobility needs, or working alongside therapists and medical professionals to ensure students can participate fully in school life.
Responsibilities
You will build strong relationships with students, encourage independence wherever possible and help create an environment where young people feel safe, respected and empowered to achieve their potential. You will work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists, healthcare staff and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Qualifications & Experience
We are interested in candidates who have experience supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities, medical needs, learning disabilities or additional needs. Relevant experience could come from education, healthcare, nursing, residential care, supported living services, rehabilitation settings, youth work, hospital environments or community-based support services. Knowledge of moving and handling procedures, specialist equipment or medical care plans would also be advantageous. Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, complex medical conditions, communication difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) would be highly beneficial. You should be comfortable supporting personal care needs with dignity, sensitivity and professionalism.
A strengthened DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is essential.
EEO & Safeguarding Statement
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.
If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
Contact
Laura DowsonTelephone: 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014
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