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About the Role
Provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Help them achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes and maximize their independence, confidence, and community participation. Work alongside SEND Progression Mentors and Adult Social Care teams to deliver tailored educational, social, and developmental activities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support to young people with SEND in line with their EHCP objectives.
- Support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, sensory needs, and physical disabilities to develop independence and life skills.
- Assist SEND Progression Mentors in delivering educational and developmental programmes.
- Facilitate group and one-to-one activities to improve confidence, inclusion, communication, English, and Maths skills.
- Provide practical, emotional, and behavioural support using a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach.
- Encourage participation in activities that promote independence, social inclusion, and personal development.
- Support young people to access community resources, local services, social opportunities, and digital tools.
- Assist individuals with personal care where required.
- Undertake manual handling duties in accordance with safe working practices and training.
- Identify barriers to participation and develop supportive strategies to maximise engagement.
- Contribute to risk assessments, support plans, and outcome reviews.
- Monitor and record progress towards agreed EHCP outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with service requirements.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.
- Promote safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.
- Attend training, supervision sessions, and professional development activities.
- Support service users in both centre-based and community settings as required.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all service users.
Requirements
- Experience supporting individuals with SEND, learning disabilities, autism, or other complex support needs.
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults in educational, social care, or community settings.
- Knowledge of person-centred support principles.
- Experience delivering or supporting group and individual activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, families, carers, and professionals.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries.
- Ability to support individuals who may present behaviours of concern.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to work flexibly across community and centre-based environments.
- Willingness to provide personal care and manual handling support where required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, and positive outcomes.
- Experience supporting young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Experience working within Adult Social Care, SEND Services, or Educational Support environments.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, SEND Support, Education, or a related field.
- First Aid, Safeguarding, or Manual Handling training.
Skills
- Person-centred support
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safeguarding
- Manual handling
- Record keeping
Location
- Southwark Resource Centre
- Mint Street Adventure Playground
Work Type
- Contract
- 30 Hours Per Week
Experience Level
- 2 - 3 Month Contract
Education Level
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, SEND Support, Education, or a related field.
- First Aid, Safeguarding or Manual Handling training.
About the Company
- Local Authority