Aspiring Social Worker - Academics : Job Details

Aspiring Social Worker

This role is ideal if you have aspirations in the field of social work, especially in supporting children who have struggles at home, vunlerable, complex or physical disadvantages.

Would you like to be apart of changing children's lives for the better?

Are you interested in gaining experience within SEN, especially with complex needs?

A specialist school are actively looking for an enthusiastic Aspiring Social Worker to assist with speech, language and, communication difficulties as well as, those with complex and, learning needs. This setting in Bexhill-On-Sea, caters for residential and, day pupils between the ages of 5 to 19. They are proud to say that they are a total communication enviroment. This ensures all students can make their wishes known and, staff with respond in the best communication style that suits them.

The main aim for this school is to provide the integrated support they need to encourage pupils to achieve their potential and, take their place in the community, confidently and, independtly.

Benefits of working as an Aspiring Social Worker:

• Comprehensive Training and Development.
• Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
• Career Progression for your dream role.
• Proactive and, supportive SEND team with great resources.

Responsibilities of an Aspiring Social Worker:

• Assist with 1:1 and, group interventions to improve communication through personalised methods to accomodate to each child's invidual needs.
• Encourage different ways to communicate and, learn specialist communication methods such as, Makaton, Sign Language, PECS and, TEACHH.
• Will work to significantly improve stutters, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, selective mutism and speech delay.
• Liaising with the class teacher, therapists and, support staff.
• Monitor and report on students' progress, adjusting support plans as necessary to meet their evolving needs.

Requirements of an Aspiring Social Worker:

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and, colleagues.
• Desire to work with children with special educational needs.
• Adaptable and pro-active approach.
• Patience, empathy, and, a positive attitude.

Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!