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SUPPORT WORKER - BLANDFORD FORUM. If you're driven by purpose and want a role where you can genuinely change the lives of children and young people, this is an opportunity to make a real impact every single day. As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing care, education, and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 8-18 with a wide range of complex needs. This includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome (AS), moderate to severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Many of the children we support have experienced significant trauma, including neglect, abuse, exploitation, or disrupted attachments. You'll be working within specialist residential homes that are closely supported by our specialist schools and colleges. These settings are designed to meet the needs of a discrete cohort of young people who require consistent, structured, and compassionate support. Your role will be central to helping them feel safe, understood, and able to progress emotionally, socially, and educationally.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting children within the classroom environment
Encouraging engagement, participation, and positive learning experiences
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and care teams to meet individual needs
Assisting with homework and evening routines
Carrying out household tasks such as cleaning and organisation
Providing a calm, reassuring presence throughout the night
Offering pastoral support and emotional reassurance
Providing personal care where required
Monitoring wellbeing and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
Requirements:
Experience in managing challenging behaviour
Confident, resilient, and able to respond calmly and safely in moments of heightened emotion or distress
Patient, compassionate, and emotionally aware
Confident supporting children with diverse and complex needs
Skilled in de-escalation and behaviour management
Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing situations
A strong communicator and team player
Reliable, motivated, and committed to safeguarding