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Reading, Berkshire
College Support Worker (Young People) - Fixed Term
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As a College Support Worker you will join a team offering college support for males aged between 16-18 years who have difficulties related to attachment and developmental trauma, and who have perpetrated harmful sexual behaviour. Fixed Term - 4 months September to December Location: Colleges within Berkshire Salary: 15,000 - 18,500 per annum (depending on skills, experience and qualifications) Hours: 37.5hrs per week, usually between 0800hrs to 1630hrs however flexibility is required Monday to Friday (term time only - as per relevant College term) About the Role: The aim is to ensure the physical, social, psychological and emotional care and development of the young people whilst in further education. Responsibilities: - To supervise an allocated young person within the classroom, practical session or work experience setting. - To support the young person to maintain safe and appropriate relationships within the college/ work experience environment (either via direct supervision or through encouraging discussion - as directed by the Home Manager and College Safeguarding Team). - To supervise the young person travelling to and from college/ work experience as required. - To support the young person to complete homework/ course work on days off or during study time. - To take an interest in all aspects of the young person's life and well-being; and to ensure, with guidance from the Home Manager, that individualised needs are met. - To work alongside the Home Manager to monitor risks and safety plans; and to contribute to report writing for the young person. - To follow and promote the ethos of openness and equal communication in everyday working. - To recognise, respond, record, and refer any safeguarding concerns (in line with the SWAAY Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy). Essential skills/ experience: - Previous experience of working with children/ young people. - Able to work flexible hours in response to the needs of the young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and reference checks.