FE Day Care Support Worker Maternity Cover

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven part‑time FE Day Care Support Worker (Fixed Term) to join our thriving Education Team in supporting our learners to achieve their Person‑Centred Plan/EHCP outcomes. The ideal candidate will be friendly and empathetic, with a positive attitude. Ideally, they will have some experience in working with individuals with challenging and complex needs and disabilities.

A day in this varied role could include providing support with eating and drinking; administering medication; providing personal care; and liaising with external agencies, such as parents/carers and care providers. To be successful in this role, you should be organised with the ability to complete accurate and high‑quality learner records. You should be able to work confidently on your own as well as within a team, collaborating effectively with various members of staff across the college.

If you are passionate about supporting our learners to succeed, and you feel you are the right person to join our flourishing team, we look forward to hearing from you.

Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE Grade Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification. Desirable Medication and PEGs trained or be willing to work towards, Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

Please note, this is a fixed‑term maternity cover post – fixed‑term end date to be confirmed. As this role involves regulated activity with our learners, we will be required to carry out a full enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred lists. You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website.

Working at Portland Charity – At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity.

• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata).
• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options
• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen