Children's Residential Support Worker

GSL Education; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is hiring a Children's Residential Support Worker in Nuneaton for a permanent role with immediate start. You will support children aged 12-18 with various special educational needs, ensuring their emotional, academic, and social development. Candidates having experience with challenging behaviour and a passion for working with young people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support setting is desired.
• Background in Challenging SEN Provisions or Mental Health Support Services preferred.
• Must drive and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support children with challenging behaviours and SEN.
• Work with education and multi-agency teams to devise care plans.
• Manage triggers and support children academically and emotionally.

Skills

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Support for Children with SEN

Team Teach

Mental Health Support

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

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Children's Residential Support Worker, Nuneaton

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Client:

GSL Education

Location:

Nuneaton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Immediate Start
PERM ROLE:

NO SLEEP INS!

1 day on, 1 day off.

3 Shifts a week: 8am- 11pm

GSL Education are currently supporting a Children’s Residential Home with their recruitment for long term/ permanent staffing and are looking to employ a pool of Support Workers who are experienced supporting challenging behaviour!

This role has NO Sleep ins! – No over night shifts!

This is a Specialist Children’s Residential Home which caters for children and young people (age 12-18) with various SEN including SEMH, Attachment Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Aggression and those from LAC and Residential backgrounds.
Your role will involve supporting the Education and multi agency teams devise learning and care plans and to encourage the child/ young person to reach their full potential.
You will be required to set clear boundaries and manage triggers of challenging behaviour whilst supporting the child academically, emotionally and socially.

Graduates/ Candidates who are looking to secure a new role working with Mental Health and/or Young people are encouraged to apply!

The ideal candidate:

• Experience working within a Residential Setting is not required, however experience working with young people within a support setting is desired.
• Experience working with Challenging Behaviour within an Education, Secure, Residential or Support Setting
• The ideal candidate will have a background in either of the following: Challenging SEN Provisions, Youth/ Community/ Social services, Residential Support, Ex Military/
  Police/ Prison/ security services or Mental Health Support Services (including CRISIS or Suicide prevention)
• Ideally Team Teach, Mappa, Nappi or Pillars Trained (Desired but not necessary)
• Would have a Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (we can provide you with details on how to start a new application)
• Will be able to provide a full career history and 2 referees.
• Drives and has access to own car

For further information on this role, please do not hesitate to contact Gugs on 07534975592 or email gagan.ruragsleducation