Support Worker
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£19,192 - £19,493 Actual annual salary working 38 weeks per annum
33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 10 additional days
Opening Doors is a Community Interest Company established in collaboration with Greenacre School. We aim to provide a diverse timetable of activities to support young adults with learning difficulties to reach their potential. We work towards targets chosen by the service users and look to improve independence, life skills and communication to give young adults the best opportunities in life. Opening Doors supports young adults aged 19-35 to access the wider community, complete work experience, activities and attend leisure facilities.
As a Support worker you will play an important role in supporting the social and personal development of Service Users at this unique small provision in Barnsley. Our Service Users may have a range of additional needs. This role can include gathering resources for activities, planning activities, completing records, supporting and managing behaviour, supervising group activities and supporting service users' health and wellbeing.
THE CANDIDATE
Experience in a similar setting in a similar role
Experience working with younger people with additional needs
Ability to use a range of strategies to support positive behaviour and self-regulation
Strong communication and IT skills
Genuine interest and passion to make a difference in the lives of young people
SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Support Worker role is £19,192 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 10 additional days (as agreed with the service manager out of term) + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust
NEXT STEPS For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/341944765/EDV-2025-ODGC-91690
Wellspring are a community of 32 individual, unique, highly effective schools, all united in one aim – to make a difference. We deliver change and improve lives for children and young people, and communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We believe in social equity, and work to ensure that every young person in our care, regardless of their background or challenges, has access to high quality education.
We believe that every child has the right to an engaging, exciting education. We believe in inclusive, supportive and empathetic learning environments for children and young people. We champion inclusive education, stronger communities and improved life chances.
Education is the vehicle for improved outcomes for all. Improved outcomes for all aid social justice by promoting equity. We are driven by our values and guided by our ethics. We are passionate about our purpose: to make a difference.
