Job description
Seeking a Special Needs Care Worker in Bournemouth!
Job Title: Special Needs Care Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on the experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full Time/Part Time
Inspired to champion the health and well-being of students with special needs?
Join our dedicated team at a welcoming school in Bournemouth and become a vital part of our community. This is your chance to make a real impact, ensuring that every student receives the care and support they need to thrive. If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a role that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
As a Special Needs Care Worker in Bournemouth, you will play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of our students with special needs. You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals to provide care and support tailored to each student’s needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities of Special Needs Care Worker:
- Provide one-on-one and small group care tailored to students’ needs, ensuring they receive the attention and care they need to succeed.
- Monitor and assess student health, adapting care strategies as necessary to ensure that each student is progressing towards their health goals.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure a cohesive approach to each student’s health and well-being, sharing insights and strategies to support their development.
- Create a positive and inclusive environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported, encouraging positive interactions and a sense of community.
- Use a variety of methods to engage and motivate students, catering to different health needs and preferences, and making care enjoyable and effective.
- Keep detailed records of each student’s health progress, including assessments, observations, and feedback, and communicate this information to parents, support staff, and other relevant parties to ensure transparency and collaboration.
Requirements of Special Needs Care Worker:
- Relevant qualifications or experience in special needs care.
- Prior experience in supporting students or individuals with special needs is essential.
- Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively interacting with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering positive relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain strong, supportive relationships with all members of the school community, creating a positive and collaborative environment.
- Show a deep commitment to helping students with special needs, exhibiting patience and empathy in interactions.
To work with GSL Education as a Special Needs Care Worker, you will need:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Special Needs Care Worker role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Special Needs Care Worker and help shape the future of our students in Bournemouth!