[ref. f76574604] Life Skills Support Worker (x2)
Contract Type: Permanent, fractional (0.842 fte), 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Location: Paignton, Devon
We are recruiting 2 Life Skills Support Workers, to work directly with young people who have been out of education or training for a variety of very different reasons or learners who may need support in engaging in alternative curriculum pathways.You will support learners with college work and encourage them to take a positive part in activities, both in and out of the classroom, offering pastoral support when they need it.
Under the guidance of the person leading the learning, undertake scheduled curriculum and/or care support duties that enable learners to access their learning through improving their study skills, developing strategies to overcome their difficulties and fostering independence and self-determination.You will also offer pastoral support and guidance as necessary to groups or individual learners and support the Trainer/Facilitator with behaviour management both in and outside the classroom. You will be expected to mark and assess learner’s portfolios and be required to attend Welcome, Enrolment and Induction days and support any evening classes.
The successful candidate will need to have a good level of Maths and English (such as Level 4 and above or equivalent) alongside a Level 2 Certificate in Learning Support (such as City & Guilds 9297) OR to be willing to undertake the programme of appropriate study.You will also need experience of working with disengaged young people, have accurate spelling and written communication, be passionate, patient, sensitive and non-judgmental.
At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success. In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
- Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
- Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
- Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%;
- Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
- Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
- Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
- Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
- On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
- Employee Assistance Programmes;
- Discounted travel schemes.
Interview Date: Tuesday 15 October 2024
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard.This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.