Support Worker in Liverpool, Merseyside
Posted by Aspire People
£95 – £105 a day
Liverpool · Temporary
Have you worked in care, residential support, youth work or mental health? Your experience could open the door to an exciting new opportunity within SEND education across Liverpool.
We're looking for compassionate, patient and dedicated individuals to support children with autism, complex learning needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Your ability to build relationships, understand individual needs and provide a calm, supportive environment could make all the difference to a child's school day.
What's in it for you?
-Monday to Friday, term-time working - enjoy your evenings, weekends and school holidays!
-Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills
-A range of local placements across Liverpool
-Full guidance, support and mentoring to help you make the move from care into education
What makes you a great fit?
-Experience supporting vulnerable children, young people or adults in care, residential, mental health or youth settings
-The ability to build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistency
-A trauma-informed approach, with an understanding of ACEs and additional needs
-Confidence using communication, patience and de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation and behaviour
-A warm, approachable manner while maintaining professional boundaries
-A genuine passion for inclusive education and helping children reach their potential
-Two years' worth of employment references
Your experience matters more than you think!
The patience, resilience and compassion you've developed working in care are skills that can transform a child's experience at school.
If you're ready for a fresh challenge, a new career direction or simply want to use your existing skills in a different setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Take the next step in your career and help young people shine!
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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