Complex Needs & Independence Support Worker
Havering | £95–£100 per day PAYE | Long-Term Opportunity
Temp-to-Perm Potential
Looking for a role where you can make a difference beyond the classroom?
We're working with a specialist Post-16 college in Havering that supports young adults with complex additional needs. The college is looking for a patient, compassionate and hands-on Independence Support Mentor to join its team.
This isn't a typical college support role. You'll be working with young adults aged 16+ who may need significant support with communication, emotional regulation, daily activities and developing their independence.
The aim is to help learners build the skills they need for adulthood, while recognising that everyone has different abilities, challenges and starting points.
Who will you be supporting?
Learners have a range of additional needs, which may include:
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Autism (ASC).
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ADHD.
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Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
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Social, emotional and behavioural needs.
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Complex learning and additional support needs.
Some learners will require a high level of individual support throughout the day, so you'll need to be comfortable adapting your approach, providing reassurance and responding calmly to different situations.
What does the role involve?
You'll support young adults both within the college and out in the community, helping them develop practical life skills and become more confident in their everyday lives.
This could include:
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Supporting learners with complex needs during lessons and practical activities.
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Helping with daily living skills such as cooking, shopping and budgeting.
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Supporting independent travel and community access.
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Encouraging communication, decision-making and problem-solving.
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Providing emotional support and helping learners manage challenging situations.
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Supporting personal development, independence and preparation for adulthood.
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Working alongside teaching staff, therapists and other professionals to meet individual needs.
Some days will involve supporting classroom activities, while others could see you out in the community helping a learner practise a skill they'll use throughout their adult life.
Who would suit this role?
This opportunity would be particularly suited to someone with experience in:
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Complex SEND or specialist education.
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Residential care or supported living.
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Support work with adults or young people.
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Healthcare or disability support.
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Autism and complex needs support.
You don't necessarily need to have worked in a college before. However, you do need to understand that supporting young adults with complex needs can be demanding and requires patience, consistency and a genuinely person-centred approach.
We're looking for someone who is:
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Calm, compassionate and resilient.
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Confident supporting individuals with complex needs.
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Comfortable providing practical, hands-on support.
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Able to adapt communication and support to individual needs.
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Positive, proactive and committed to developing independence.
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Reliable and confident working as part of a wider team.
What's on offer?
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£95–£100 per day, paid PAYE.
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A long-term opportunity within a specialist Post-16 college.
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Temp-to-perm potential for the right person.
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Valuable experience supporting young adults with complex SEND needs.
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The opportunity to develop your skills in a specialist educational environment.
Interested in taking your experience into a college setting?
Whether you're already working in SEND education, residential care, supported living or as a Support Worker, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have the patience, experience and passion to help young adults with complex needs develop their independence, get in touch with Elisha at Parker Smith Inclusion.
Email: elisha@psinclusion.co.uk
Telephone: 0203 011 4848