College Support Worker

NHS England

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Job summary

Choices College (formerly Project Choice) is a supported internship programme that aims to support young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or autism to become employment ready.

The role of a student support worker is to support our interns on a one to one basis within a workplace setting to enable them to reach their full potential

Due to the bespoke nature of this project we cannot accurately predict the number of hours support the students will need, and the level of support may fluctuate across the academic year. For these reasons we cannot guarantee the number of hours offered. This is a 0 hour contract.

These posts are therefore only suited to applicants that do not require guaranteed full time hours and are able to be flexible on the hours worked, and areas worked within a local geographical area.

We are currently looking for candidates to support in the North East, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Manchester, Lincoln and London areas. Willingness to travel is essential.

Main duties of the job

The College support worker's main duties will include attending work placements with the students to support and develop the learning and embedding of work based tasks. Maintaining weekly detailed individual records for each student that meet inspection requirements.

A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Managing the day to day delivery of 121 support for an student with autism learning disability difficulty or Disability
Delivering high quality TSI based learning.
Supporting mentors to support student.
The interpretation of sensitive information supporting very anxious student to learn to work
Assisting in the development of bespoke learning
Reporting and Communicating information effectively and efficiently to area manager and mentor.
Supporting the student 1:1 in a classroom environment.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Date posted

16 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.31 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

990-WTE-6712029-E

Job locations

NHS England Offices - Nationally

NorthEast/York/Sheffield/Lincoln/Manchester/London/Hampshire

SE1 8UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications to include GCSE/Functional Skills in English Language, NVQ/QCF, ECDL or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

Training in Systematic Instruction
Autism training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

A knowledge and understanding of a variety of special educational needs
Experience of working 1:1 with students who have Special Educational Needs

Desirable

Knowledge of the Post-16 education
Experience of working in a learning environment supporting students

Values and Behaviours

Essential

To champion the rights of students with diverse learning disabilities
Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
Have an understanding of, and a commitment to Supported Internships

Desirable

Complies with legislation and organisational policy on health, safety and risk management

Other

Essential

Willingness to travel

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Uses a range of communications channels to build relationships including excellent report writing, data entry, and telephone skills
Good planning, record keeping and organisational skills to support teaching staff in planning and delivery of sessions
Enthusiasm for the subject area and awareness of learners' needs and expectations and the ability to value these in your teaching support
Awareness of the additional needs (non-educational) with which the students may present and which may need referral to other team members

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications to include GCSE/Functional Skills in English Language, NVQ/QCF, ECDL or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

Training in Systematic Instruction
Autism training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

A knowledge and understanding of a variety of special educational needs
Experience of working 1:1 with students who have Special Educational Needs

Desirable

Knowledge of the Post-16 education
Experience of working in a learning environment supporting students

Values and Behaviours

Essential

To champion the rights of students with diverse learning disabilities
Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
Have an understanding of, and a commitment to Supported Internships

Desirable

Complies with legislation and organisational policy on health, safety and risk management

Other

Essential

Willingness to travel

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Uses a range of communications channels to build relationships including excellent report writing, data entry, and telephone skills
Good planning, record keeping and organisational skills to support teaching staff in planning and delivery of sessions
Enthusiasm for the subject area and awareness of learners' needs and expectations and the ability to value these in your teaching support
Awareness of the additional needs (non-educational) with which the students may present and which may need referral to other team members

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.