Temp to Perm | Full-Time | 37 Hours per Week | Rota-Based

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Residential School Support Worker to join a team supporting children with complex needs, including Autism and learning disabilities.

Key Requirements

Essential:

Experience with children, ideally in residential care.

Knowledge of personal care, manual handling & hoisting.

Confident managing caseloads, writing reports & key working.

Strong communication skills and computer literate.

Able to work shifts including weekends, overnights & holidays.

Works well independently and shows initiative.

Desirable:

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or willingness to train if made permanent).

Personal Qualities:

Reliable, confident, and team-focused.

Genuine interest in improving children's lives.

Hours & Rota
Full-time: 37 hours/week over 7 days.

Weekdays: 9am–5pm (office-based).

Weekends:

Early: 7am–4:30pm

Late: 3:30pm–10pm

Sleep-ins/night shifts occasionally required.

Rota: 1 full weekend, 2 half weekends, 1 weekend off (4-week cycle).

School holidays: Rota mirrors weekend shifts.

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