Job description
Job Title: Special Needs Care Worker
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Are you a caring and dedicated individual with experience in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) or complex needs?
GSL Education are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Special Needs Care Worker to join a dynamic team in Dorchester. This full-time, permanent position offers an excellent chance to make a positive impact on the lives of students with SEN by providing support and care tailored to their individual needs.
About the Role
As a Special Needs Care Worker, you will work directly with students who have a range of special educational needs, providing personal care, support, and encouragement throughout their school day. You will collaborate with teachers and other support staff to create a safe and inclusive environment that allows each student to engage in their learning and develop life skills at their own pace.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and support to students with a variety of special needs.
- Assist with mobility, feeding, and hygiene tasks as required, ensuring students' dignity and well-being at all times.
- Support students in the classroom, assisting with their learning and enabling them to participate in activities alongside their peers.
- Develop positive relationships with students, offering emotional support and promoting positive behaviour.
- Work alongside teaching staff and other professionals to implement individual care plans and support strategies.
- Monitor students’ progress and report any concerns regarding their health, behaviour, or well-being to appropriate staff.
- Ensure all safeguarding protocols are followed and contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students.
- Maintain accurate records of students’ needs and the support provided.
Requirements:
- Experience in a care or support role, ideally with children or young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
- A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach to working with vulnerable students.
- Ability to assist with personal care tasks and respond to the specific needs of students in a respectful and empathetic manner.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
- Relevant qualifications in care, education, or a related field are advantageous but not essential.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive hourly pay of £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, depending on experience.
- A dedicated consultant offering guidance and support throughout your placement.
- The opportunity to work in a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in students’ lives.
- A supportive school environment that values inclusivity and care.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and have the empathy and skills to provide effective support, this role could be for you.
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 support 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.