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Role of the month
College & Community Support Worker
- Salary £20,400 - £21,250 p.a. or pro rata
- Full time, part time and term time roles available (minimum - 3 days/week)
Looking for a new challenge that gives you purpose & satisfaction?
Are you a caring person who wants to see young people with autism develop in learning life skills?
Are you patient and able to communicate with young people and want to impact someone’s life?
Talkback’s educational Equip Project, supports young people in Buckinghamshire, aged 16 – 23, to meet the outcomes on their EHCP. We provide 1:1 support in college, helping students achieve their course and deliver community day groups to help students develop social skills, confidence, life skills and independence. We also offer work experience including horticulture, working with animals, retail & mechanics, where you may support a young person at work for a day.
You will work in our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, in local colleges and in the community.
To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently, have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a patient communicator. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.
Please send your completed application form to helen.black@talkback-uk.com
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).
Vacancies
Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you purpose and satisfaction? Due to increased demand for our services we are now recruiting for:
Project Worker – Learning Assistant
- £20,400 - £21,250 p.a. or pro rata
- Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days a week)
- Term time roles available
- No shift work or evening/weekend work
Are you a caring person who wants to see young people with autism develop in learning life skills?
Are you patient and able to communicate with young people ?
Are you wanting to use your life experience to really impact someone’s life?
Talkback has been in Bucks for 24 years and within our educational Equip Project, you will support young people, aged 16 – 23, to meet the outcomes on their Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP). For some of our learners we provide 1:1 support in college, to support them to achieve their course. For the majority of your time you will be part of a team delivering a range of community day groups to help students develop social skills, confidence, life skills and independence. These include Women’s & Men’s Groups, Creative Media Groups, Art Groups, Travel Training Groups and Independent Living Groups. We also offer a range of work experience opportunities including horticulture, working with animals, retail & mechanics and you may go out and support a young person at work for a day.
You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability and autistic people to achieve positive outcomes.
To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a patient communicator. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.
You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said, ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role I have ever had.’
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
Please send your completed application form to helen.black@talkback-uk.com
Learning Disability Project Worker
- £20,400 - £21,250 p.a. or pro rata
- Full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days a week)
Do you have a passion for making a difference to someone’s life? Do you have patience and a good sense of fun? Do you wonder if you could help people with learning disabilities learn life skills and practical areas so they can live independently?
Our Vision is ‘To help everyone with a learning disability or autism embrace new opportunities, lead the fulfilling lives they want and actively contribute to their local community.’Our Project Workers play a vital part of that vision and are responsible for planning and delivering creative, fun, and engaging sessions that enable people to progress and develop their independence.
Core projects include, social & life skills training, sports & wellbeing, men’s & women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling & woodwork enterprise, gardening and allotment groups, work experience and a creative arts group.
We embrace staff from different working backgrounds who can use their experience and talents to benefit the lives of people with a learning disability or autism. If you have the passion and desire, we can provide the training and support.
As part of the role, you will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury locations, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability, aged 23 years and older, to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.
To succeed you will be able to work as part of a team and independently and have a ‘can do’ attitude. You will need to have good communication skills, as well a desire to help people with a learning disability learn new skills, access employment opportunities and build friendships.
You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’
If you want to make a lasting difference to people we want to talk to you.
Please send your completed application form to helen.black@talkback-uk.com
College & Community Support Worker
Please send your completed application form to helen.black@talkback-uk.com
Other Vacancies:
Please send your completed application form to helen.black@talkback-uk.com
There are no vacancies at the moment. Please check back soon.
College & Community Support Worker
Project Worker - Learning Assistant
Nicola's Employment Story
Read about Nicola Martin, an autistic person who initially joined Talkback as a member, but soon realised that she wanted to work for us and make a real difference. Find out why she thinks working for Talkback is incredible and the sense of purpose it gives her.
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