Multi-Sensory Support Worker - BSL certified
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £14 to £17 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Havering, London, RM112LL |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TR/030618_1715777483 |
Summary
Are you interested in Multi-Sensory Support Worker roles in the Havering area ? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with several Colleges and Sixth forms across the county and together we are seeking to appoint a Multi-Sensory Support Worker - APPLY TODAY!
Location- Havering
Job role - Multi-Sensory Support Worker
Start date- ASAP
Type of contract- Temporary- Ongoing
Job Purpose and Main Responsibilities
- To provide sensory support to facilitate full access to the curriculum for DPH/VI/MSI students through direct and indirect support.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.1 To support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
1.2 To implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; sex, race, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation, age,
pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil partnership status.
1.3 To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities.
1.4 To implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices.
1.5 To implement your health and safety responsibility in line with the College's Health and Safety policy.
1.6 To contribute to the College's commitment to continuous improvement as identified in the College's quality assurance systems.
1.7 To ensure that data is handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulations.
In common with all other staff:
3.1 To facilitate full access to the curriculum for DPH/VI/MSI students through direct and indirect support, according to individual need.
3.2 Use appropriate DPH/VI/MSI strategies, tools and aids to enable and develop knowledge and learning to take place. Providing a range of BSL/SSE/Voiceover/Lip speaking, Manuel or Electronic notetaking, Language Modification, Scribe, Braille, Assistive Technology and Guiding.
3.3 To prepare or modify materials/resources specific to the student's individual sensory needs and to advise and train tutors in the process. Liaise with tutors to ensure the provision of modified materials prior to the lesson.
3.4 To support and promote student's independence through access to the curriculum, Assistive Technology, mobility and life skills.
3.5 To facilitate successful student transition into the college environment, supporting integration and interaction between student, staff and peers.
3.6 To promote the Sensory provision and to participate in the delivery of DPH/VI/MSI awareness training, through individual guidance or staff training sessions.
3.7 Provide communication/mobility support on external trips/events, work experience, college open events, parent evenings, Student Awards and enrichment activities.
3.8 Act as an advocate on behalf of the student, with their consent, as and when appropriate.
3.9 Attend and contribute to student reviews, EHCP Annual Reviews, assessment meetings and team meetings.
3.10 Undertake administrative duties, ensuring all student records are accurate and up to date.
Skills and experience :
Minimum Level 3 certificate in British Sign language qualification (Working towards Level 3 would be considered)
Recent experience of working with people with sensory loss' in an education setting.
Good standard of education especially in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C or above equivalent) and IT.
Awareness of additional learning needs associated with a hearing impairment and visual impairment, and the social and emotional difficulties that can occur.
Right to Work & Enhanced Adult/Child DBS dated within the last 3 months or on the update service
If you are interested in working as a Multi-Sensory Support Worker in the Havering area, please apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.