Job summary
Choices College (formerly Project Choice) is a supported internship programme that aims to support young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or autism to become employment ready.
The role of a student support worker is to support our interns on a one to one basis within a workplace setting to enable them to reach their full potential
Due to the bespoke nature of this project we cannot accurately predict the number of hours support the students will need, and the level of support may fluctuate across the academic year. For these reasons we cannot guarantee the number of hours offered. This is a 0 hour contract.
These posts are therefore only suited to applicants that do not require guaranteed full time hours and are able to be flexible on the hours worked, and areas worked within a local geographical area.
We are currently looking for candidates to support in the Teesside area. Willingness to travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Student support worker's main duties will include attending work placements with the students to support and develop the learning and embedding of work based tasks. Maintaining weekly detailed individual records for each student that meet inspection requirements.
A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Managing the day to day delivery of 121 support for an student with autism learning disability difficulty or Disability
- Delivering high quality TSI based learning.
- Supporting mentors to support student.
- The interpretation of sensitive information supporting very anxious student to learn to work
- Assisting in the development of bespoke learning
- Reporting and Communicating information effectively and efficiently to area manager and mentor.
- Supporting the student 1:1 in a classroom environment.
About us
NHS England exists to provide excellent healthcare and Choices College is responsible for widening the participation of the healthcare workforce.
NHSE is a friendly and high performing organisation. You can find out more about our work via our website or via the attached "Important Information about NHSE and your application" document.At NHSE, we realise that many applicants have commitments outside of their working lives and are unable to commit to the traditional working patterns. With this in mind, we are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options. We welcome a conversation to explore any of these options.
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Intermediate level of theoretical knowledge e.g. NVQ Level 2, HNC or other equivalent level of knowledge
- Good understanding of a range of work procedures and practices
Desirable
- TSI trained or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge of SEN
- oExperience of dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of efficiently and effectively managing interns on placements
- Experience in one to one coaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clear communicator, verbally and in written form to a range of audiences
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to maintain concentration for a prolonged period of time e.g. working one to one with interns.
Desirable
- Ability to respond immediately to changing situations and to support both mentor and intern as necessary
- Ability to monitor, implement and support young people with action plans against specific objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Intermediate level of theoretical knowledge e.g. NVQ Level 2, HNC or other equivalent level of knowledge
- Good understanding of a range of work procedures and practices
Desirable
- TSI trained or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge of SEN
- oExperience of dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of efficiently and effectively managing interns on placements
- Experience in one to one coaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clear communicator, verbally and in written form to a range of audiences
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to maintain concentration for a prolonged period of time e.g. working one to one with interns.
Desirable
- Ability to respond immediately to changing situations and to support both mentor and intern as necessary
- Ability to monitor, implement and support young people with action plans against specific objectives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
