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Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 15 - 17.22 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Colchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Residential Support Worker – Colchester

Location: Colchester, Essex
Role: Residential Support Worker
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a caring, resilient and passionate individual looking to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to work within residential and specialist settings across Colchester and the surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for the young people in your care.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day routines

Providing emotional and practical support

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive life skills

Building trusting and professional relationships with young people

Supporting individuals with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviours

Helping young people access education, activities and the local community

Following individual care and support plans

Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns appropriately

Working closely with colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent support

Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes at all times

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have experience working with children or young people in residential care, SEND, education, youth work or a similar setting

Are patient, compassionate and resilient

Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations

Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Are comfortable working as part of a team

Have a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people

Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Previous residential support experience is desirable; however, candidates with transferable experience from care, SEND, education, youth work or support work are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements

Opportunities across Colchester and the surrounding areas

Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability

Competitive rates of pay

A variety of residential and specialist settings

Opportunities to develop your experience supporting children and young people

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for your next Residential Support Worker opportunity in Colchester, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join TeacherActive and start making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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