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SENDIASS Support Worker Salary: £23,857.60 pro rata, £26,936 FTE Contract: Part Time, 12-month fixed-term contract, maternity cover Hours: 31 hours per week, working pattern will be negotiated with your line manager Base Location: Home-based, with expected travel to regular meetings within Richmond and Kingston Benefits • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, • Bank Holidays, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance x2, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan, • Pro rata benefits About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's services providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. PCS SENDIASS SENDIASS services are part of the children's services branch of Polaris. PCS SENDIASS provides timely, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The aim of PCS SENDIASS is to ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families are empowered to play an active and informed role in their education. Requirements We are looking for a SENDIASS Support Worker to join our friendly team based in Richmond and Kingston on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will have a track record or personal experience in special educational needs, disabilities, education, health or social care. They will provide customers with confidential, impartial, one-to-one support on issues relating to SEND. They must be professional, approachable and outcome-focused. You will also require the following: • Have a qualification in SEND law or be willing to work towards achieving IPSEA SEN Law Training at Level 1, 2 and 3 within the first year of employment, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong knowledge of the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames, including an understanding of local communities, services, schools and support networks, • Personal or professional experience in a leadership position, a calm but assertive manner and an aptitude for managing complex conversations with a range of stakeholders, • Confident working with Outlook, Microsoft packages and databases Responsibilities • Provide individual support to a caseload of children and young people with SEND and/or their parents, • Support customers with common topics including EHCP applications, SEND tribunals, attendance issues, social care provision, exclusions and SEN support, • Provide support including explaining documents, co-writing applications, attending meetings or mediation with the customer, monitoring deadlines on the customer's behalf, and supporting or representing the customer at any stage of the SENDIST appeal process, • Help customers to have clear expectations of your role by using 'What to Expect' eligibility criteria and outcomes documents to agree the purpose and boundaries of the support you provide, • Explain and refer to relevant SEND legislation and policy when providing advice or support, for example the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2014, Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2014 and SEN Support Guidance, • Spend time understanding the barriers customers face, identifying and advocating for things that will enable them to engage with SEND services, such as translation services, accessible forms, specific communication provision and emotional support, • Signpost to, and engage these services as required, • Proactively support children, young people and/or their parents to self-advocate as much as possible, • Coach and encourage customers to take control and complete some tasks themselves, even where you think you may be able to do so faster or better, • Work at least one advice shift per week, answering phone calls and emails to the Polaris SENDIASS helplines, • Listen generously to parents, carers and young people who contact the helpline, providing information and advice that enables callers to self-advocate, • Make an accurate record of your advice and support, • Continuously maintain database records, including duration of contact with cases, individual case details and documents relating to casework, • Cultivate professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, including Local Authority SEN teams, to achieve swift and positive outcomes for children and young people, • Contribute to the development of content and resources for the SENDIASS website and social media Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Special Education Specialist, Location:Teddington, ENG-TW11 8ST

Location: Croydon \n Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Temporary (Ongoing) \n MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex mental health needs. \n This role involves supporting children and adolescents with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, understood, and supported in their daily lives. \n The Role \n As a Support Worker, you will: \n\n • Provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.\n, • Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions, and sensory sensitivities.\n, • Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine.\n, • Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.\n, • Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.\n, • Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.\n, • Promote a safe, nurturing, structured, and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.\n\n Requirements \n\n • Minimum 6 months UK experience working as a Support Worker.\n, • Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.\n, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).\n, • In date PMVA training (or willingness to do).\n\n What we’re looking for \n\n • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional boundaries.\n, • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.\n, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).\n, • In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete training).\n, • Ability to provide a clinical reference.\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive pay rates - £22.25 to £28 per hour.\n, • Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability.\n, • Ongoing opportunities for professional development.\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.\n\n Why Join MedGen Healthcare? \n MedGen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across the community, from non-complex to highly complex packages. \n We value our support workers and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and developed. \n Important \n MedGen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Child Support Workers to join our growing agency team supporting children and young people across residential childrens homes and supported accommodation settings. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while benefiting from flexible agency work. About the Role As a Residential Child Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people with a range of complex needs and backgrounds. The young people we support may experience: • Learning disabilities, • Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), • Placement breakdowns in foster or adoptive homes, • Poor mental health and social/emotional difficulties, • Attachment disorders, • Criminal exploitation or child sexual exploitation, • Substance misuse, • Inappropriate sexualised behaviours, • Self-harm or suicidal ideation, • Vulnerabilities and risks within the community You will play a key role in creating a safe, stable and nurturing environment while supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and develop independence. Key Responsibilities • Supporting young people with day-to-day routines and activities, • Building positive and trusting relationships, • Promoti...

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