Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

Overview

Young Epilepsy and St. Piers are committed to safeguarding and protecting our students and promoting the welfare of all learners.

All recruitment activity is carried out following the guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC) guidance.

All successful applicants are subject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process in full. This includes a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS) with relevant Barring Service checks, and referencing before employment can commence.

Location: Lingfield, Surrey

Salary: £12.71 - £13.65 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Full Time & Part Time Opportunities (up to 44.25hrs), Term-Time Only (39 weeks per year), Monday-to-Friday-only

Benefits: Free Parking

About the role

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join St Piers. This is a term-time only position with the option for Monday to Friday-only working, offering work-life balance aligned with school terms. Training and support will be provided to help you build a rewarding career in residential care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

What does a Residential Support Worker do?

No two days are ever the same. You might:

• Support a young person with daily living skills and encourage independence.
• Provide personal care where required, always with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Build positive relationships that help young people feel safe and confident.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies, recreation and community activities.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.
• Record important information and contribute to care plans.
• Celebrate progress and recognise every achievement, no matter how small.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.
• Providing personal care where required, always with dignity, respect and compassion.
• 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.
• Recording important information and contributing to care plans.
• Celebrating progress and recognising every achievement, no matter how small.

Who we're looking for

• Caring and compassionate
• Calm and patient
• Reliable and dependable
• A positive team player
• Resilient when faced with challenges
• Passionate about helping others achieve their potential

Shifts

• 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

We are happy to discuss slight amendments to these shifts.

Unlike many care roles, this is a term-time only position with a Monday to Friday-only schedule, providing more time to enjoy school holidays and weekends while building a meaningful career. We welcome applications from both part-time and full-time candidates.

Ready to start something meaningful?

If you're looking for a role where your kindness, patience and commitment can genuinely change lives while building a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Apply today and discover where a career with St Piers could take you.

IND Residential

Important information

Young Epilepsy reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy early. Depending on the number of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone who applies. We strive to respond to as many applicants as possible and welcome applications from minority groups and people with disabilities.