Educational Residential Support Worker

Davidlewis; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ training

Career development

Weekend pay enhancements

Wellbeing support

Nature campus

Job summary

David Lewis is seeking a Residential Educational Support Worker for The Limes and affiliated college/school. You will support seven individuals to live independently, helping with meals, routines, education, and activities in a warm home environment.

The role is full-time with immediate start, offering a salary of £26,347.40–£27,718.80 per year plus weekend enhancements. Benefits include training and wellbeing support within a nature‑rich campus.

Qualifications

• Cooking and cleaning support with routine care to build life skills.
• Assistance with educational activities in college or school.
• Emotional support and personal care assistance.
• Willingness to drive for outings and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support at home with cooking, cleaning, and life-skills building.
• Assist in college/school education and preparation for the future.
• Provide emotional support, manage routines and personal care.
• Join residents on trips, cinema, swimming, or other activities.

Skills

Cooking

Cleaning

Life skills

Education support

Emotional support

Driver

Job description

Join Our Home, Change Our Lives.

Position: Residential Educational Support Worker.

Location: The Limes + College/School at David Lewis.

Salary: £26,347.40 - £27,718.80 (plus weekend enhancements).

Contract: Full-Time | Immediate Start.

A Message form the People form the people you’ll Support.

Hi! We’re a group of seven individuals who live at The Limes, one of the homes at David Lewis. We’re not just looking for a support worker - we’re looking for someone who’ll become part of our everyday lives. We each have our own personalities, goals, and dreams. Some of us love music, others enjoy swimming, cooking, or going on adventures. What we all have in common is the desire to live independently, learn new things, and have fun doing it - and we need someone who’ll support us with kindness, patience, and a big smile.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting us at home - helping with cooking, cleaning, and building life skills through active support.
• Guiding us through education - supporting us in college or school as we learn and prepare for the future.
• Being there for us emotionally - helping us manage routines, feelings, and personal care.
• Making life fun - joining us on trips, to the cinema, swimming, or just having a laugh together.

Who We’re Looking For

• Has a great sense of humour.
• Is patient, understanding, and a good listener.
• Encourages others and celebrates small wins.
• Is a driver (we love getting out and about!).

Why Work at David Lewis?

• Free training & qualifications - including NVQs in Health & Social Care.
• Career development - grow into senior roles or specialise in areas you love.
• Great pay & enhancements - extra for weekends and bank holidays.
• Wellbeing support - access to counselling, physio, and mentoring.
• A stunning workplace - our campus is surrounded by nature and purpose.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At David Lewis, we lead with values - inclusion, respect, empowerment, and compassion. When you join us, you’re not just supporting people - you’re helping build a world where everyone has the chance to shine.

Please note: This role is not open to sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this job application early if we receive a high volume of responses.