Job Description

Sailship Training and learning for Life are seeking to recruit an experienced Learning Support Worker, 30hrs/week over 5 days / 10am-4pm. Interested applicants must have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and have ability to support in a number of activities to include supporting garden & craft activities. Sailship welcomes its staff to bring their own qualities to the charity and with this in mind values your own ideas and your experiences. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below requirements.

KNOWLEDEGE/QUALIFICATIONS

Literacy/numeracy level2 or above

essential*
A working knowledge of learning disability/ Additional needs within adult education/training setting

essential*
Knowledge and understanding of Individual Care/Education plans/risk assessments

desirable*
ICT Skills level 2 or above desirable*

Health & Social Care - level 2 (or above) and/or SEN Teaching Assistant/LSA qualification/experience is

desirable*

EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience of working effectively in further/adult education or similar setting, instructing and/or supporting instruction of adults with additional needs/learning disabilities is

essential*
supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs in activity- based learning is

essential*
Experience of working in group settings both indoors and outdoors desirable*
Experience of supporting people with disabilities for their personal care is

essential*

SKILLS/ BEHAVIOURS/QUALITIES

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following:

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Good understanding of the educational/training for work skills/life skills and additional needs of adults with learning disabilities Self-motivated with high levels of personal drive Ability to work well as a team member and also independently Flexible and adaptable to changing working environment Ability to enthuse and inspire others Commitment to personal development Confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
You will be responsible for the following:

The wellbeing of trainee(s) whilst at Sailship TLL.
Liaise with tutors/Senior Support Workers and record details of support and the progress of the Trainee(s).

Assist with planning and preparation and set-up of activities for Trainee(s) with whom you are working

Offer encouragement and motivation whilst promoting independence.

Proactively challenge behaviour.
Be able to give instant feedback and praise to Trainee(s).

In the first instance this role requires that the successful candidate provides 1:1 support to a Trainee who has autism and learning difficulties, to afford them the opportunity to access the various enterprise activities on offer. The role also includes group working and other 1:1 support work.

If the idea of working for a modern, forward thinking, dynamic, charitable organisation, with a dedicated and supportive team, who are passionate about the work they do excites you; if you desire immense job satisfaction and have the drive to enter an organisation that you can help develop and grow, alongside varied opportunities for your own professional development and if you feel you have the skills provided in the person specification, we shall be delighted to receive your application.

Sailship TLL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) process at enhanced level will be required for this post.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

LSA/TA: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/06/2025