Learning Support Worker (Residential)

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care, safety, wellbeing, and comfort of young people during overnight hours. You'll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care while promoting independence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their individual care needs and routines.
• Ensuring safeguarding is at the forefront of all practice.
• Completing digital care logs, wellbeing records, and relevant documentation.
• Following individual support plans developed by professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Providing high standards of physical and emotional care.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Participating in fire evacuation procedures and routine health and safety checks.
• Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Promoting positive outcomes, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Participating in mandatory training and professional development.
• Working towards a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification where required.
• Upholding all regulatory, organisational, and safeguarding standards.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who:

• Are passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Believe in promoting independence, achievement, and inclusion.
• Enjoy working in a positive, active, and rewarding environment.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Are reliable, flexible, and motivated.
• Can use their own initiative while working as part of a team.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a non-judgemental approach.
• Are willing to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Basic ICT skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Awareness of data protection and GDPR.
• Ability to follow safe working practices.
• Willingness to achieve a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (if not already held).

Desirable

• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.
• Awareness of Conductive Education principles.

Why Join Us?

• Work within an Ofsted Outstanding residential service.
• Supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• Meaningful and rewarding work where every day makes a difference.
• Be part of an organisation committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for young people.

For further information, please contact:
Rebecca Sherwood, Head of Care
☎ 01403 782294
✉ [email protected]