Support Workers needed for Schools
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As a Support Worker, your role will involve supporting children and young people with serious mental health issues, special needs and challenging behaviour. The position focuses on developing independent life skills through individually designed programmes.
You daily responsibilities will involve
- Promoting life skills and independence in the home, developing domestic and personal skills
- Preparing for and encouraging morning routines
- Managing complex and challenging behaviour
- Documenting all children's activities, reporting and recording key aspects of their care
Key Skills Required:
- Ideally, you will have a qualification as a TA or in a related field.
- Keen to work with children with complex and challenging behaviour
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends
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