Residential Education Support — Fully Funded Diploma

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension & life cover

Staff wellbeing sessions

Retail discounts

Subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

On-site overnight staff accommodation

Job summary

Valence School is seeking Residential Education Support Staff to help students thrive in both the class and residential settings. You will support students’ personal, social, emotional and educational development while helping them gain independence and life skills.

Be part of a team that promotes safety, care planning and positive outcomes; roles involve moving, personal care and working across shifts. Training and DBS checks apply, with pro-active, can-do support integral to daily routines.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of safely supporting students with disabilities and complex medical needs.
• Patient, positive and adaptable with resilience and a flexible attitude.
• Committed to professional development, including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with strong safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support students in education and residential settings, promoting development.
• Implement care plans, promote independence and coordinate with staff.
• Safely support students requiring medical interventions per procedures.
• Attend required training and assist with medication administration.
• Enable participation in activities under the Preparing for Adulthood framework.
• Study toward Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if applicable.
• Record and report information accurately with a proactive approach.
• Role includes a substantial amount of moving and handling and personal care.

Skills

Physically capable

Patient

Adaptable

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Valence School is seeking Residential Education Support Staff to help students thrive in both the class and residential settings. You will support students’ personal, social, emotional and educational development while helping them gain independence and life skills.

Be part of a team that promotes safety, care planning and positive outcomes; roles involve moving, personal care and working across shifts. Training and DBS checks apply, with pro-active, can-do support integral to daily routines.