Outreach Support Worker

Salary: £26,000 – £31,200 per year

SENDhelp are looking for forward thinking, passionate individuals to join our team as an Outreach Support Worker to support Luton Borough Council in providing at home education for a pupil with complex learning difficulties.

This Outreach Support Worker’s role is to work closely with another member of staff as a team of two to support a secondary aged child outside of the school environment, normally in their home setting or within the community. You will be expected to work towards increasing their confidence and independence, introducing life skills to the learner. The pupil in question can often show signs of challenging behaviour and so you will need to be both tenacious and resilient, equipped with some expereince in supporting similar needs.

To fulfil the requirements of an Outreach Support Worker, you will be working with another Support Worker and support the pupil holistically, which can include sensory play activities and going out into the community. This position is advertised as being part time 5 days a week.

The successful Outreach Support Worker will:

• Have previous experience working with SEND pupils
• show enthusiasm and a willingness to engage in all activities
• Be available to start working part time ASAP
• Display both confidence and patience
• Have an enhanced DBS on the update system
• be able to easily commute to the pupils home address in Luton

By Joining SENDhelp, you will be supported by a dedicated consultant who will work closely with you throughout your placement. You will also have access to over 400 online courses, all free of charge designed to increase your competence. In addition to this you will receive competitive pay, our agency are proud to pay all our candidates above the National Living Wage.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then do not hesitate to get in touch with us today.

We look forward to welcoming you as our new Outreach Support Worker!