{"id":62808,"date":"2026-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/sen-support-worker\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T04:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:30:26","slug":"sen-support-worker","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/sen-support-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"SEN Support Worker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Support Worker \u2013 Short Breaks &amp; Holiday Provision (Lewisham Borough)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a315.45\u2013\u00a316.53 per hour \u2022 Weekly pay \u2022 Flexible shifts up to 7 days per week<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Do you enjoy supporting children and young people with additional needs?<br \/>\nAre you looking for flexible, meaningful work that fits around your life?<br \/>\nWould you thrive in a role where every shift makes a genuine difference to a family?<\/p>\n<p>A group of established short\u2011break and holiday\u2011support services across Lewisham are seeking\u00a0Support Workers\u00a0who can bring patience, reliability and compassion to their teams. These settings offer structured activities, respite support and safe, nurturing environments throughout weekends, school holidays and flexible daily sessions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What the Role Involves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be part of a responsive team providing personalised support to children, young people and young adults with varying needs. If you\u2019re someone who stays calm, adapts quickly and communicates clearly, this role could suit you well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offerin<strong>g\u00a0<\/strong>1:1 support<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>tailored to each individual<\/li>\n<li>Providing\u00a0personal care\u00a0where required<\/li>\n<li>Helping young people engage in activities, social opportunities and independence\u2011building tasks<\/li>\n<li>Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents and carers<\/li>\n<li>Following safeguarding, behaviour and health &amp; safety procedures<\/li>\n<li>Contributing to a positive, inclusive and safe environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs<\/li>\n<li>Care experience desirable, but not essential<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply<\/li>\n<li>Minimum\u00a0GCSE Grade C\/Level 4 in Maths &amp; English\u00a0(or equivalent)<\/li>\n<li>Degree desirable<\/li>\n<li>Flexible, dependable and comfortable working at short notice<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills and an adaptable, patient approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Receive<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shifts available\u00a0up to 7 days per week<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for those seeking\u00a0part\u2011time or ad\u2011hoc work<\/li>\n<li>Weekly pay<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities across a\u00a0variety of supportive centres<\/li>\n<li>Daily guidance and a collaborative team culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who brings warmth, consistency and a steady presence to your work, and you\u2019re ready to support young people in a role that genuinely matters, we\u2019d be glad to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and\/or long-term temporary and\/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. 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