We are looking to grow our support team with a vacancy for a Residential Support Worker in the Carnforth area, starting ASAP.
About the role
The role of a Residential Support Worker will involve supporting young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health Issues along with other needs including but not limited to ASD, ADHD, PDA, attachment disorders and behaviours that challenge within the school and residential setting.
This role requires a committed, enthusiastic, and resilient individual, with excellent communication skills as well as experience of report writing and record keeping, with emotional intelligence and the ability to react calmly in stressful situations.
This is a full-time role with the possibility of temporary to permanent contracts for the ideal Residential Support Worker candidate.
About the school
The school is OFSTED Outstanding and caters for pupils aged 2-19 with Profound and Multiple learning Difficulties, some with associated complex needs and some with ASD.
You will be instrumental in ensuring school values continue throughout the school day, maintaining and adding to the already Outstanding Ofsted ethos.
The school is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 10 mins from Jct 35 of the M6. The school has a wealth of resources, including a swimming pool, rebound room and a bespoke sensory suite.
Requirements
- Have experience working in a similar setting with young people that have learning difficulties.
- Be proactive and empathetic in your approach, always aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for the students you work with.
- Be an excellent communicator, able to work well as part of a wider team.
- Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable.
- Possessing a Driving Licence is mandatory for this role.
About Vision for Education
Salary
£10 to £12 per hour
- To have recent experience in a similar role within the last two years.
- Hold a full Driving Licence.
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.