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Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norton Disney

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Residential Support Worker

Pay Rate: £12.97 – £13.31 per hour

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Avon Search & Selection are proud to be recruiting on behalf of an independent specialist residential school that supports children and young people from the ages of 11 to 19 who have severe and profound learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to join a passionate, supportive team where your work has a lasting impact.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping children and young people thrive in a safe, nurturing, and engaging residential environment. Using a person-centred approach, you will support their emotional, physical, social, and cultural development, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the children and young people with daily routines and personal care
Taking part in engaging activities with the children and young people on site and out in the community
Encouraging the children and young people’s independence, confidence, and life skills
Building strong, positive relationships and providing consistent emotional support
This is a full year-round position with a Day and Night positions available.

Day Residential Support Workers- working on average of 38.25 hours P/W

To work on a three-week rolling rota, with a combination of early shifts between the hours of (7am – 2.15pm, 7am- -3.30pm) and late shifts (1.15pm – 9.30pm). Your rota will include one full day for training every three weeks.

Night Residential Support Workers – working on average of 36.2 hours P/W

36.2 average working hours per week on a two-week rolling rota on 10- hours shifts, which includes a full day training every six weeks. Night hours are between (9.30pm – 7.30am).

Experience & Training

Previous experience within care, education, or support work is desirable but not essential. The school welcomes candidates who are new to the sector and offers full training and structured support, making this an excellent opportunity to begin or progress a career in residential childcare.

There are also opportunities to progress into Senior roles for suitable candidates.

Career Progression & Training

The school is highly committed to professional development and offers an on-site training centre with nationally recognised assessors delivering qualifications such as:

Fully Funded NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Benefits

Pay rate of £12.97 – £13.31 per hour
Enhanced overtime rates

Extensive training aimed at developing and enhancing skills further
Fully Funded NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
Professional Health Services for Injuries sustained at work (subject to satisfying criteria as set out in the staff absence policy).

Private medical & healthcare insurance scheme
24/7 access to employee counselling and wellness support
On-site parking
Fully paid day off on your birthday (subject to attendance criteria)

Paid training days included within your rota

Apply

If this sounds like the right role for you and you’d like to learn more, please call Lauren on (phone number removed), or apply today and a member of the team will be in touch

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