Link Worker

The post holder will work as a lead support for a named student with complex needs to offer specific and
specialist emotional, behavioural support and personal care, and to provide additional support for the daytime
support team. They will also ensure appropriate care and support of the student including medical needs,
dietary needs and personal care/hygiene. They must provide effective communication with colleagues and be
able to keep accurate records.
Our service is continually developing, and we are always looking for committed individuals who feel they can
help
us to achieve our aims. Individual development is given the highest priority together with the opportunity to
contribute to the ongoing development of a positive and progressive service.
In order to be successful in this role you will:
• Have a strong desire to support young people, have excellent observational skills, and the ability to
problem solve and think creatively to enable our young people to reimagine their potential
• Be a patient, caring, compassionate with a young person-centred nature
• Demonstrate the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations, be a team player with experience
of support work in both educational and residential settings
• Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in stressful situations
• To meet regularly with the student and support worker if appropriate, throughout the day to provide
additional emotional and behavioural support.