Lead Residential Support Worker: Sign Language & Team Lead

Heathlands School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation available

Sleep-in allowances

Job summary

Heathlands School is seeking a full-time Lead Residential Support Worker to manage the residential department for deaf children aged 3–18 near St Albans. The role requires NVQ3 in Child Care, experience in a residential setting, and proficiency in sign language. An enhanced DBS check is required.

The position includes on-site accommodation and salary according to H6/H7 scales, with sleep-in allowances and unsocial-hour pay where applicable.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Child Care; experience in residential setting advantageous.
• Ability to communicate in sign language is necessary.
• Enhanced DBS check required for safeguarding pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the residential department and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils are prioritised.
• Work effectively within the team to run the residential provision.

Skills

Sign language

Education

NVQ3 in Child Care

Job description

Heathlands School is seeking a full-time Lead Residential Support Worker to manage the residential department for deaf children aged 3–18 near St Albans. The role requires NVQ3 in Child Care, experience in a residential setting, and proficiency in sign language. An enhanced DBS check is required.

The position includes on-site accommodation and salary according to H6/H7 scales, with sleep-in allowances and unsocial-hour pay where applicable.