Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? The Forum School is seeking dedicated, compassionate Support Workers to join our residential team and help empower children and young people with autism and associated learning difficulties to thrive.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in providing high-quality care, promoting independence, and creating a safe, supportive environment where every young person can reach their full potential.
What You’ll Do:
- Support children and young people with daily routines, learning activities, and life-skills development
- Build trusting, positive relationships that encourage confidence and wellbeing
- Promote independence while ensuring safety and safeguarding standards are met
- Work collaboratively with education and care teams to provide consistent, person-centred support
- Support with personal care where required
- Help create a nurturing, structured residential environment that brings out the best in every young person
Shift Patterns Available:
We offer a variety of shifts to support work–life balance, including:
- 08:00 – 20:00
- 08:30 – 15:00
- 15:00 – 20:00
- 21:00 – 08:00 (Waking Night)
What We’re Looking For:
- Caring, patient and resilient individuals
- Team players with good communication skills
- People who are passionate about supporting young people with diverse needs
- Experience is welcome, but not essential — full training is provided
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunities for career progression and permanent employment
- A rewarding role where every day you can make a meaningful impact
If you’re someone who wants to make a difference and help shape brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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