Work Placement Support Worker - Full-time/Part-time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-208S
• Posted:06/02/2019
• Pay:KR 5 + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:Mar 2019
• App Close Date:25/02/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:4th March 2019

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Work Placement Support Worker to work with LINK19 College learners from March 2019, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm term-time, hours to be agreed (Part Time i.e fewer days will be considered). Initially this is a Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2019, subject to review of the term.

Candidates could come from a variety of backgrounds although experience of Special Educational Needs would be preferred.  The successful candidate will have a passion for working with young people with Special Educational Needs and possess excellent interpersonal skills.  Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and be committed to working as part of an established highly motivated team.  The post will be mainly based in the Gravesham area with a base at the Link Centre within North Kent College, Gravesend Campus.

The successful candidate will be employed by Ifield school but seconded to LINK19 College to carry out their role for all or part of their contracted hours. This will be dependant on the needs of the College.

Work Placement Support Workers provide workplace support for young people with profound, severe and complex needs and need to be flexible, adaptable and creative.  Applicants will need to possess a diverse skill set, including the confidence to work effectively with young people, employers and parents /carers.

The primary role of a Work Placement Support Worker is to provide support to young people to enable them to gain, learn from, develop in and maintain their supported work experience placement, with the aim of progression on to paid sustainable employment wherever possible.  Work Placement Support Workers provide tailored support to employers to enable them to offer a meaningful experience to learners.

A Work Placement Support Worker must be able to:

• Drive between sites
• Encourage and motivate others
• Believe in the supported work placement programme and the young people's ability to interact professionally with learners, employers, families and colleagues including those from other agencies
• Prioritise and manage their time effectively
• Liaise with a wide variety of people within the business and public services settings

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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• Job description for Work Placement Support Worker