Residential Support Worker

Do you want to empower and inspire SEN learners?

Do you want to support learners to achieve great things and give them the tools to have the best life possible now and in the future?

Do you seek a fun team where you can work collaboratively to make a difference?

If you answered yes then look no further this is the role for you!

This award winning part residential school is a specialist independent provision supporting learners with Autism and SEN needs. This setting is seeking a Support Worker to join the team on a full time basis. This role is needed Monday-Friday or Monday-Sunday and full time employees will work 44.25 hours a week. Part time candidates will be considered and welcomed. This is a term time only role due to being a school and residential setting.

Support workers for this setting are expected to work a variety of shifts. Please see the shifts listed below:

Monday-to-Friday-only (up to 44.25hrs), a combination of:

06.45 to 13.30

15.45 to 22.00

Long day, split shift option of 06.45 to 13.30 followed by 15.45 to 22.00

Monday-to-Sunday (up to 44.25hrs) , a combination of:

06.45 to 13.30

15.45 to 22.00

Long day, split shift option of 06.45 to 13.30 followed by 15.45 to 22.00

12.00 to 22.00

06.45 to 16.00

This is a children and young people school and residential setting supporting learners between the ages of 5-25 years of age. This setting offers a bright, modern and welcoming setting with facilities and technology that any school/day centre would dream of. All therapies are done on site and every learner is offered an individualised education and care plan. The school and residential setting values are trust, empowerment and building confidence.

This setting truly believes in every learner and strives to offer them the best education, life skills, work experience and support possible.

Free onsite meals

Ready supply of tea, cakes and biscuits in the modern and spacious staff room

On-site training and fully funded qualifications

Bright and spacious classrooms with top of the range resources and technology

Term time only role

Supportive Senior leadership

Relevant teaching Assistant, childcare or adult care experience (desirable)

Experience working or supporting young adults or children with SEN or personal experience with SEN (desirable)

Eligibility to work in the UK (Essential)

Unfortunately this setting is not able to offer sponsorship

Supporting young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.

Supporting learners with severe and complex needs

Building positive relationships that help young people feel safe and confident.

Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, recreation and community activities.

Working closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.