Learning Support Worker Job at Randstad (Surrey)

Learning Support Worker

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Surrey

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, independent life. We are looking for dedicated Learning Support Workers to join our team in supporting autistic adults. This isn't just a care role; it's a coaching role. You will be the bridge between our learners and their goals, helping them acquire the skills they need to enhance their well-being and thrive within their community.

Job Responsibility:

Teaching & Mentoring: Planning and delivering engaging activities that build real-world knowledge and skills
Community Integration: Supporting learners as they access social, leisure, and employment opportunities
Behavioural Support: Using positive, theory-based strategies to reduce barriers to learning and improve quality of life
Personal Care: Providing essential support with dignity-including hygiene, dressing, and toileting-to ensure learners feel their best
Progress Tracking: Collecting and recording data to ensure our teaching methods are effective and evolving with the learner

Requirements:

Experience (professional, personal, or voluntary) with disabilities is highly valued
Comfortable providing intimate/personal care
Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent preferred)
A commitment to safeguarding (this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check)
Resilient: You stay calm under pressure and are comfortable supporting individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviour
Empathetic: You are a "people person" with a patient, person-centred approach
Proactive: You have a "can-do" attitude and a genuine interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Autism
Collaborative: You enjoy working in a team and building trust with learners and their families

What we offer:

Work-Life Balance: Rare 9-to-5 weekday hours in the care sector, with part-time flexibility
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and a dedicated Christmas closure
Continuous Learning: We invest in you. You'll receive comprehensive training to achieve relevant qualifications and become an expert in autism support
Values-Driven Culture: Work in an environment built on Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence
training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent