training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Location: Lingfield, Surrey
Salary: £12.71 - £13.65 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities (up to 44.25 hours per week)
Contract: Term-Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Shift Patterns: Monday-to-Friday
Looking for a career where you can genuinely make a difference, without sacrificing your work-life balance?
Not everyone wants just another job. Some people want to finish their day knowing they've made somebody's life a little better.
We are supporting a leading campus in Lingfield, Surrey, providing specialist education and residential care for children and young adults aged 4-25 with special educational needs and disabilities, including epilepsy, autism, and severe learning disabilities.
You don't need years of previous experience in care to succeed here. If you are kind, patient, and ready to learn, and have 3-6 months experience we will give you all the training and support you need to build a highly rewarding career. Many of our successful team members previously worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, childcare, and healthcare.
Why Choose This Role?
Unlike many traditional care roles, this position is term-time only, allowing you to enjoy school holidays. With the option for Monday-to-Friday only working, you can keep your weekends completely free.
When you join the team, you'll benefit from:
Full comprehensive training from day one
Funded professional development and qualifications
Genuine career progression opportunities
Free on-site parking & subsidised meals in the on-site restaurant
Employee discounts through a rewards platform
Occupational pension scheme
Potential access to affordable on-site accommodation
What Does a Residential Support Worker Do?
No two days are ever the same. You will play an important part in creating a safe, caring, and encouraging home environment where young people feel valued, respected, and supported.
Your responsibilities will include:
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.
A Great Personal Challenge: Supporting young people with complex needs can be challenging. Some individuals require support with mobility, personal care, or behaviours that may challenge. There will be busy days and emotional moments, but you will never face them alone. The difficult days are balanced by unforgettable moments-like watching a young person achieve a goal they've worked months to reach.
Shift Patterns Available (Up to 44.25 hours)
For the Monday-to-Friday option, shifts are a combination of:
Early: 06:45 to 13:30
Late: 15:45 to 22:00
Split/Long Day: 06:45 to 13:30 AND 15:45 to 22:00
You will be required to do a mix of these shit patterns.
Who We Are Looking For
We are much more interested in who you are than where you have worked before. You will fit in perfectly if you are:
Caring, compassionate, calm, and patient.
Reliable, dependable, and a positive team player.
A confident communicator who is resilient when faced with challenges.
Passionate about helping others achieve their full potential.
Please note: All successful applicants are subject to a full pre-employment screening and vetting process. This includes a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate with Barring Service checks and satisfactory referencing before employment can commence.
Ready to Start Something Meaningful?
If you are looking for a role where your kindness and commitment can genuinely change lives, we want to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Paul Hirchfield
Email: paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
Phone: 01293 527416
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