Connex - Warrington
Support Worker
Warrington
£475 – £500 per week (dependant on experience)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education are working in partnership with a SEND provision in the Warrington area. We are seeking committed and compassionate support workers to support people from the age of 18-40 with a range of additional needs.
This is a flexible role, ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting and are looking for varied, rewarding work and will be on a short or long-term supply basis.
No two days are the same. You will be an active mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement. Your main goal is to support young adults to build lasting friendships, learn daily living skills, and connect with the local community.
About the provision
This is a modern day service provider in Birchwood, Warrington, tailored specifically for young adults aged 18 to 40 with learning difficulties and disabilities. Operating with high staff-to-service-user ratios, we reject traditional “day care” models in favour of an energetic, community-focused hub centered around personal growth, lifelong friendships, and independent life-skills. No two days are the same; our staff actively empowers individuals through cooking workshops, creative arts, and exciting local outings, making it a uniquely rewarding, fun, and casual-dress workplace for passionate support staff.
Assignment details
The provision have shifts available Monday – Friday, 8.30am until 4.30pm. They are looking for staff members who can commit to full time, or even 1-4 days per week.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid on weekly basis
- Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package, comprising over 19 courses.
- Opportunities to direct employment in our partner schools.
Person Specification
- Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- Be willing to provide all aspects of personal care.
- Have confidence working with students who display challenging behaviours.
- Natural team players with excellent communication skills.
- Patient, empathetic support worker staff focused on person-centred care.
- Have a full enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one.
If you are interested, or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with local schools, please apply today.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.