Support Worker

Support Worker focuses on supporting worker (send) (6599).

What the role involves

• Supporting Worker (SEND) (6599).
• Barnardo's DSI service has been providing support to children & young people with a disability & their families across the region for several years.
• We are looking to appoint a bank of workers to provide support to young people with a disability and/or learning difficulty aged 0-25 years and their families across the East Ridin.
• Meet medical, physical, emotional and personal needs of the young people. This may include managing behaviour, personal care such as feeding/toileting, showering etc. as detailed i.
• Full induction to the role and we will provide a comprehensive training package including first aid, safeguarding.
• Robust lone and safe working protocol with on call support.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Confirmed role details

• B'Enabled Outreach Support – working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with young people who are not currently accessing Full Time education – weekdays term time only.
• Rolled up annual leave pay.

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits

Additional role context

• The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
• Short Break Provision – working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis within the community or in the home – mainly on weekends/evenings/during the day in school holidays.
• We have sessions available ranging from 6 hours per week up to 30 hours per week.