Support Worker – Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £12.00 (PAYE) or £15.05 (umbrella) per hour
Contract: Temporary
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a team in Sheffield, providing essential support to young people with high needs.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in removing barriers to learning and promoting effective participation in education. Working under the direction of tutors and managers, you will support small groups and individuals, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying and addressing the support needs of young people with high needs
- Acting as a key worker, helping learners overcome barriers to education, including assisting with bursary applications
- Facilitating the transfer of information between services, settings, and families
- Conducting assessments and developing personalised learning strategies
- Supporting accreditation processes as directed by managers and tutors
- Contributing to target setting within the education, health and care plan (EHC) process
- Providing personal care, first aid, and medication as needed
- Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and OFSTED requirements are met
- Building and maintaining positive mentoring relationships with young people and colleagues
- Offering peer mentoring and support to team members
Applicant Requirements
- Previous experience working with children, young people, or adults in an educational or care setting
- Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to the individual needs of students
Why Choose Sanctuary Personnel?
Sanctuary Personnel is a highly regarded, award-winning agency known for its commitment to excellence. With over 1,000 reviews and an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, we pride ourselves on securing the best rates and matching candidates with roles that suit their skills and experience.
