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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 value candidates who bring the following attributes:
- Caring and compassionate
- Calm and patient
- Reliable and dependable
- A positive team player
- A confident communicator
- Resilient when faced with challenges
- Passionate about helping others achieve their potential
Many colleagues transitioned from unrelated fields like retail, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, or healthcare—experience in these areas is not mandatory and highly valued, though always considered impressive.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting young people’s growth and well-being:
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- Supporting daily living skills and fostering independence.
- Providing personal care with dignity, respect, and compassion as needed.
- Building positive, trusting relationships to ensure young people feel safe and confident.
- Encouraging engagement in education, hobbies, recreation, and community activities.
- Collaborating closely with:
- Teachers and therapists
- Healthcare professionals
- Families
- Recording relevant details and contributing to care plans.
- Celebrating all progress and acknowledging achievements, however small.
Shifts: Availability is essential. You must be able to work one of the following shift patterns:
- Option 1: Monday–Friday, 06:45–13:30 and 15:45–22:00.
- Option 2: Monday–Sunday, including 06:45–13:30, 12:00–22:00, 15:45–22:00, or 06:45–16:00.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Demonstrated patience, resilience, and flexibility when supporting individuals with SEM (Special Educational Needs).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Access to your own reliable transport (Location proximity is a factor).
- No previous experience required, though a background in care or education is desirable.
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Benefits
Join us for a fulfilling career with great support:
- Competitive pay at £12.75–£13.65 per hour ( Fuel/bonuses apply where applicable ).
- Full-time permanent position (44.25 hrs weekly): starts in September (term-time only).
- Fully funded training from Day 1, including opportunities for professional growth.
- Access to:
- Modern facilities, onsite gym, and well-maintained grounds.
- Onsite meals.
- Clear progression pathways to senior support or therapeutic roles.
Express your interest today—we'd love to hear from you. For inquiries, contact:
| Name: | Robbie |
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