Learning Support Worker (Residential)

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emotional Support

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Support

Physical Wellbeing

Training & Development

Job summary

Ingfield Manor School, part of Salutem Care and Education, seeks a Residential Support Worker to ensure safe overnight care for young people in a nurturing home-like environment.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care, promoting independence, and supporting learning in line with individual plans. The role offers excellent training and development opportunities within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to pursue Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification if not already held.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Awareness of data protection and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their individual care needs and routines.
• Ensuring safeguarding is at the forefront of all practice.
• Completing digital care logs, wellbeing records, and relevant documentation.
• Following individual support plans developed by professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Providing high standards of physical and emotional care.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Participating in fire evacuation procedures and routine health and safety checks.
• Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Promoting positive outcomes, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Participating in mandatory training and professional development.
• Working towards a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification where required.
• Upholding all regulatory, organisational, and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Passionate about children

Independent thinking

Good communication

Empathy

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

About The Company

Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments.

Based in its our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool.

At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

Our IMS provision caters for students aged 3—19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs. Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills. Our residential provision Acorns provides respite care for students, from Monday to Friday during term time.

Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC)

We are immensely proud of our school and our community. We are committed to providing the very best for young people while they are with us, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and aspiration to succeed throughout their lives. We know that our staff team make the school what it is today and are the key to a successful future. Staff are well supported by the leadership team and are offered opportunities to progress. We know that each and every one of our staff have a pivotal role to play and we believe in supporting everyone to fulfil their potential. Ingfield Manor School is a rewarding place to work, and staff report high levels of job satisfaction.

Through working for Salutem we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to support you in various aspects of your life through our benefits platform Salutem Extras.

Some of these benefits include free online GP access for you and your family, ensuring that healthcare is readily accessible when you need it most. Additionally, our free employee assistance programme extends its support to both you and your partner, providing essential services such as counselling, financial advice, and legal guidance.

Ingfield Manor School has convenient road links and is a 10 minute drive from Horsham. There is a bus stop 10 minute walk from the school, a large car park for those travelling by car.

New employees joining Ingfield Manor School are guaranteed a warm welcome from the community. Our motto is that ‘Fulfilling Potential’ and we strongly believe that this should include our entire school community. We look forward to getting to know you better and helping you to play your part in providing the very best to our young people.

About The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care, safety, wellbeing, and comfort of young people during overnight hours. You'll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care while promoting independence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their individual care needs and routines.
• Ensuring safeguarding is at the forefront of all practice.
• Completing digital care logs, wellbeing records, and relevant documentation.
• Following individual support plans developed by professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Providing high standards of physical and emotional care.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Participating in fire evacuation procedures and routine health and safety checks.
• Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Promoting positive outcomes, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Participating in mandatory training and professional development.
• Working towards a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification where required.
• Upholding all regulatory, organisational, and safeguarding standards.

What We're Looking For

• Are passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Believe in promoting independence, achievement, and inclusion.
• Enjoy working in a positive, active, and rewarding environment.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Are reliable, flexible, and motivated.
• Can use their own initiative while working as part of a team.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a non-judgemental approach.
• Are willing to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Basic ICT skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Awareness of data protection and GDPR.
• Ability to follow safe working practices.
• Willingness to achieve a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (if not already held).

Desirable

• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.
• Awareness of Conductive Education principles.

Why Join Us?

• Work within an Ofsted Outstanding residential service.
• Supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• Meaningful and rewarding work where every day makes a difference.
• Be part of an organisation committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for young people.

Our values shape the way we work. We are Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful in everything we do.

Why Choose Salutem?

• Emotional Support24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps and bereavement support.
• Health & WellbeingFree online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover and menopause support.
• Financial SupportFlexible pay through Stream, utility bill savings, MoneyHelper and Life Assurance.
• Physical WellbeingOnline workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and National Trust activities.
• TrainingYou’ll receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and career in social care.

Safeguarding Commitment

At Salutem Care and Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory references, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference.

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority. Therefore, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process.

For further information, please contact:

Rebecca Sherwood, Head of Care