Support Worker Pontypool, Gwent Axcis Education work very closely with a specialist setting. Are you compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the lives of young individuals? We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join a supportive team at a college in Pontypool, providing care and assistance to pupils aged 16-25 with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD), and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Key Responsibilities: - Offer personalised care and support to students, ensuring their comfort, safety, and wellbeing. - Assist with daily activities, including personal care tasks, while respecting the dignity and independence of each pupil. - Implement individual educational and care plans in collaboration with educational and healthcare professionals. - Foster a friendly, fun, and engaging environment, contributing to the development and maintenance of positive relationships with pupils and staff. - Encourage and support students in their learning, social interactions, and extracurricular activities. - Manage challenging behaviour promptly and effectively, using appropriate strategies. - Facilitate communication and the use of assistive technologies to support pupils' expression and learning. - Monitor and report on the progress of students, documenting any significant changes or concerns. - Maintain a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment for all pupils. Qualifications and Skills: - Experience in a support role, particularly with young people with PMLD, SEBD, or SLD, is desirable. - Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or BTEC in Health and Social Care or equivalent are preferred. - A genuine passion for providing high-quality care and support to people with complex needs. - Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude, with the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build rapport and engage with young people. - Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. - Flexibility in working hours, as the role may include a mixture of ad hoc and long-term assignments. - A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this position. If you're looking for a fulfilling role and believe you have the qualities and skills we are looking for, please submit your CV, cover letter, and any relevant certifications. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kathryn Green on 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Kathryn Green&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005</strong></strong>