Learning Support Worker

Role Type: Variable hours, Permanent Location: Our sessions are based at community venues across Surrey, with this role being primarily based in Guildford and Woking. Hours: Variable Hours contract working primarily on Wednesday and/or Thursdays, 10am-4pm, during term time. Annual Leave: 30 days pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays.

Training: Fully paid training is given and further development opportunities are available. We are looking for people to support learners in an outreach capacity on our fantastic community based learning programme, Building Futures, around the local Guildford and Woking areas. Click here to learn more about the Building Futures Programme.

Find out more about a day in the life of a Learning Support Worker here . You will be responsible for: Providing highly person-centred 1:1 support to supported adults. Helping to promote life skills, independence, social skills, leisure opportunities, educational provision and community access. Reporting actual or potential safeguarding matters through the appropriate channels.

Please see below for an example of what a week in Building Futures may look like: Requirements Excellent communication, organisation and problem solving skills Good energy and stamina for active, community-based work. Proactive, team-focused, and committed to continuous improvement Age 18+ | Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Willing to complete DBS check (initial cost paid by halow) Please note , it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (Under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for a role that requires them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.

e. adults at risk, children or both). Professional or personal experience of learning disabilities, and experience within a health and social care and/or educational setting is desirable, but we also pride ourselves on a values-based approach and the main skill we are looking for is an ambition to help others. If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you.

Benefits

​ Flexible, immediate start dates available. Interviews are ongoing and we reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. E: jobs@halowproject.org.uk T: 01483 447960