training and education
safeguarding
Residential Support Worker
Permanent
Full Time & Part Time Opportunities (up to 44.25hrs)
Lingfield, Surrey
£12.71 - £13.65 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Term-Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Monday-to-Friday-only and Monday-to-Sunday options available.
This role brings the chance to help children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve things they never thought possible.
You don't need previous experience in care.
If you're kind, patient and ready to learn, we'll give you all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career as a Residential Support Worker.
Unlike many care roles, this is a term-time only position with the option for Monday to Friday-only working, giving you more time to enjoy school holidays and weekends while building a meaningful career.
If you're looking to spread your hours out further, we offer a Monday to Sunday working pattern too. We are fully open to receiving applications from both part-time and full-time candidates.
You'll benefit from:
- Full training from day one
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Funded professional development and qualifications
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised meals in our on-site restaurant
- Employee discounts through our rewards platform
- Occupational pension scheme
- Potential access to affordable on-site accommodation
- A friendly, experienced team who will support you every step of the way
What does a Residential Support Worker do?
No two days are ever the same. One morning you might be supporting a young person to prepare breakfast independently for the very first time.
Later that day, you could be encouraging someone to take part in a favourite activity, helping them build confidence in social situations or celebrating a personal achievement they've worked incredibly hard to reach.
You'll 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.
- Celebrating progress and recognising every achievement, no matter how small.
Who we're looking for:
We're much more interested in who you are than where you've worked. You'll fit in well if you are:
- Caring and compassionate
- Calm and patient
- Reliable and dependable
- A positive team player
- A confident communicator
- Resilient when faced with challenges
- Passionate about helping others achieve their potential
Many of our colleagues previously worked in retail, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service and healthcare before discovering a career in residential care.
Some young people require support with personal care, mobility, communication or behaviours that may challenge. There will be busy days, emotional moments and situations that require patience, resilience and teamwork.
Ready to start something meaningful?
Whether you're an experienced Residential Support Worker, Care Worker or Support Worker, or you're looking for a completely new career, we'd love to hear from you.
Shifts:
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
For more information and to apply, please contact Richard Lanning at Randstad Education on richard.lanning@randstad.co.uk
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