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Residential Support Worker
Residential Support Worker (SEN) : Full Time
Are you seeking an opportunity to join an award-winning care and education organisation?
We provide specialist education and residential care for children and young adults aged 4–25 with a range of additional needs, including epilepsy, autism, and severe learning disabilities. If you're kind, patient, and ready to learn, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career as a Residential Support Worker.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek candidates who embody the following traits:
- Caring and compassionate
- Calm and patient
- Reliable and dependable
- A positive team player
- Confident communicator
- Resilient when faced with challenges
- Passionate about helping others achieve their potential
Many of our colleagues have previously worked in roles such as retail, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, and healthcare before transitioning into residential care. We prioritise who you are over where you’ve worked.
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Responsibilities
- Supporting young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.
- Providing personal care (where required) with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Building positive relationships to help young people feel safe and confident.
- Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, recreation, and community activities.
- Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families.
- Recording important information and contributing to care plans.
- Celebrating progress and recognising every achievement, no matter how small.
Shift availability is mandatory:
Option 1: Monday – Friday
- 06:45 – 13:30
- 15:45 – 22:00 (You must be willing to work a mixture of shifts.)
Option 2: Monday – Sunday
- 06:45 – 13:30
- 15:45 – 22:00
- 12:00 – 22:00
- 06:45 – 16:00 (You must be willing to work a mixture of shifts.)
Requirements
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- Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and a patient approach to supporting individuals with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
- Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.
- Access to your own transport is required due to the facility’s location.
- Previous experience in care or the education sector is not required but is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: £12.75 – £13.65 per hour.
- Full-time, permanent position (44.25 hours per week, term-time only, starting September).
- Comprehensive on-the-job training from day one, with fully funded opportunities.
- Access to on-site gym and spacious, well-maintained grounds.
- Free meals provided on-site.
- Clear career progression pathways into senior support or therapeutic roles.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with Robbie at [ Peckham Health and Care Trust ] for further inquiries. (Contact content trimmed as format not provided.)
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