Support Worker
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£19,192 - £19,493 Actual annual salary working 38 weeks per annum
33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 10 additional days

Opening Doors is a Community Interest Company established in collaboration with Greenacre School. We aim to provide a diverse timetable of activities to support young adults with learning difficulties to reach their potential. We work towards targets chosen by the service users and look to improve independence, life skills and communication to give young adults the best opportunities in life. Opening Doors supports young adults aged 19-35 to access the wider community, complete work experience, activities and attend leisure facilities.

As a Support worker you will play an important role in supporting the social and personal development of Service Users at this unique small provision in Barnsley.  Our Service Users may have a range of additional needs. This role can include gathering resources for activities, planning activities, completing records, supporting and managing behaviour, supervising group activities and supporting service users' health and wellbeing. 

THE CANDIDATE

• Experience in a similar setting in a similar role

• Experience working with younger people with additional needs

• Ability to use a range of strategies to support positive behaviour and self-regulation

• Strong communication and IT skills

• Genuine interest and passion to make a difference in the lives of young people

SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Support Worker role is £19,192 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 10 additional days (as agreed with the service manager out of term)  + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust 

NEXT STEPS For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs.  We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those  from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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