Support Assistant

Support Assistant

Duration: Initially 3 monthsHours: 28.8 hours per week (term time only)Rate: £20 umbrella an hour (£16 PAYE an hour)

Southwark Council are looking for a Support Assistant to join their All Age Disability Team. As a Support Assistant you will:

• Support the delivery of a service that achieves positive outcomes for young people, facilitating maximum independence, dignity, choice and control, through person centred planning and support
• To provide personal care such as feeding, toileting assistance to individuals that need it, and will undertake manual handling duties as required
• To assist with facilitating sessions in line with group and individual EHCP outcomes
• To maintain up to date and accurate record, including both electronic and paper systems

Requirements

• Knowledge of working with young people with SEND needs, or vulnerable adults including either holding a Care Certificate or a willingness to undertake
• Working knowledge of alternative communication systems
• Experience of working with young people with SEND needs or vulnerable adults, or within a PBS service
• Experience of supporting people to achieve outcomes through SMART processes
• Experience of implementing plans and supporting people through crisis