Residential Childcare Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding independent school in Surrey is seeking a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to enhance the welfare and wellbeing of children in residential care. This full-time, term-time only role involves planning engaging activities that promote personal development and independence, while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. The school is committed to providing holistic support to children with special educational needs, fostering their confidence and passion for learning. Join a team that values personal growth and offers a rewarding experience in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Free on-site parking

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts for live events

Employee benefits/rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• Prior experience in a similar role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality residential care for children.
• Foster a fun and safe atmosphere for personal development.

Skills

Caring for children with special educational needs (SEN)

Planning and delivering residential care activities

Administering medication

Managing risk

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

An “Outstanding”-rated independent school in Surrey is now looking for a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to join the team, looking after the welfare and wellbeing of children staying within the school’s residential accommodation.

Through high-quality education and therapy services in a specially tailored setting, the school offers primary-aged pupils with speech and language needs the holistic support and opportunities they need to develop their confidence, independence and lasting passion for learning in abundance.

The school’s residential provision is also rated “Outstanding” and offers boarders an extended environment to work on their social and independent living skills while building friendships and trying new things with their schoolmates.

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you’ll get involved in the planning and delivery of high-quality residential care, including activities that support well-rounded personal development (such as sports, cooking, using public transport, going to the shops, etc.), for a small caseload of boarders. You’ll also administer medication, oversee diet and manage risk when needed.

You’ll foster a fun, inclusive and safe atmosphere for new and valuable experiences.

This is a permanent, full-time position, term-time only.

Person Specification:

• (Essential) Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
• (Essential) Previous experience in the same, an equivalent or similar role (e.g. Residential Support Worker)
• (Essential) Previous experience caring for children with special education needs (SEN)

Benefits and Enhancements Include:

• Comprehensive induction programme and continuing development opportunities
• Free, plentiful on-site parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Tickets for Good discounts for live events
• Perkbox employee benefits/rewards platform for access to exclusive discounts, vouchers and other perks
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Life assurance cover
• Contributory pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice/related schemes e.g. Cycle to Work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan