College Support Worker

About The Company Beaumont College is a very special place and we are seeking to extend our work-family in response to increased demand for places at the college. If you have as passion to support some of the most vulnerable special school leavers to fulfil their potential, through support for the planned, high quality delivery of learning, this role is for you. We are seeking to appoint College Support Worker with a passion to support special school leavers in their journey to prepare for adulthood.  Ideally having experience of supporting learners to learn in particular experience with students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) you will be creative, inclusive and look forward to working with our students who love to learn and are motivated to attend, enjoy and achieve! Your will work with a wider team including teachers, tutors and learning support colleagues. We offer small class sizes and high levels of support to our learners and as a result they make the progress they are capable of. Our pathways are highly personalised and alongside Preparing for Adult Hood, learners will each have a bespoke package of health and support interventions including physio and hydro therapy, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, access to a skilled and experienced team of assistive technologist, and positive behaviour practitioners. Vocational themes of learning support students to make progress, both educationally and in self-advocacy, confidence, self-belief and resilience in preparation for life beyond college in busy and fulfilling destinations. About The Role Our students enjoy learning and they love our college, so we do have a lot to smile about. We are a close knit team and would welcome new colleagues to be part of this enabling, empowering and equipping world of supporting students to fulfil their potential. Location: Beaumont College, Lancaster  Hours: 35 hours per week   Job Responsibilities: This advertisement outlines the duties required at the current time to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and may vary to include other reasonable requests as directed by Beaumont College Managers which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.   To provide high quality personal care and support in accordance with the individual’s needs and preferences as stated in their care and support plan. Provide support and work in an environment that promotes and demonstrates dignity and respect at all times. Provide intimate personal care, where required following robust care plans and protocols which are highly personalised to the individual student. Be trained to deliver delegated health care tasks which include the administration of medication, at a person centred level To safeguard the health and wellbeing and safety of our students and to immediately report any concerns in line with Salutem and Beaumont College policies and procedures. Develop effective communication and interaction skills to ensure students are heard, listened to and understood. Use professional judgements and follow care and support plans to respond to student’s needs appropriately. Support and enable students to participate in college and community life promoting accessible strategies, inclusivity and social models of disability at all times. This includes supporting students in educational activities both within teaching sessions in college and in the community. Develop skills and demonstrate effective communication in order to ensure that we understand the needs of our students, families and colleagues including multi-disciplinary working and the organisation so that there are no misunderstanding in implementing agreed support plans and procedures. Support students to deal with changing circumstances in order to make sure that they can enjoy a full and productive life free of fear and in line with their needs wishes and beliefs. Access additional training to create a capable and positive environment to promote positive behaviours. Follow personalised positive behaviour plans to minimise risks of escalated behaviours and promote a calm and productive culture to support learners to learn. Promote opportunities and enable students to play a full role in the college and their community through supporting them to maintain their personal levels of hygiene and maximising their comfort and ability. Follow organisational policies and procedures to ensure that the environment is safe, secure and clean in order to make sure that the risk to students, families and colleagues is minimised. Be a champion of agreed communication and training platforms, leading by example and encouraging and promoting appropriate use to high standards To comply by and work within the policies, procedures and the codes of conduct applicable to Salutem and Beaumont College. Work as individually and as a member of a team in order to develop good working practices, peer support for colleagues and in term a positive ethos and culture for students.  Roles are Term Time Only and normally 7 hours per day to cover the college day. This is an indicative job description and should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company