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Residential School Support Worker – Children with Complex Needs

Axcis Education Recruitment

London

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GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a passionate Residential School Support Worker in London to support children with complex needs. This full-time position involves working 37 hours per week, requiring strong communication skills and relevant experience. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

  • Experience in residential care preferred.
  • Willingness to train for NVQ Level 3 if not completed.
  • Show initiative and thrive working independently.

Responsibilities

  • Support children with complex needs including Autism.
  • Manage caseloads and write reports.
  • Work shifts including weekends and overnights.

Skills

Experience with children
Knowledge of personal care
Strong communication skills
Computer literate

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Residential School Support Worker – Children with Complex Needs, London

Client: Axcis Education Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 48939582b09a

Job Views: 2

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Temp to Perm | Full-Time | 37 Hours per Week | Rota-Based

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Residential School Support Worker to join a team supporting children with complex needs, including Autism and learning disabilities.

Key Requirements
  • Experience with children, ideally in residential care.
  • Knowledge of personal care, manual handling & hoisting.
  • Confident managing caseloads, writing reports & key working.
  • Strong communication skills and computer literate.
  • Able to work shifts including weekends, overnights & holidays.
  • Works well independently and shows initiative.
Desirable:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or willingness to train if made permanent).
Personal Qualities:
  • Reliable, confident, and team-focused.
  • Genuine interest in improving children's lives.
Hours & Rota:

Full-time: 37 hours/week over 7 days. Weekdays: 9am–5pm (office-based). Weekends: Early: 7am–4:30pm; Late: 3:30pm–10pm. Sleep-ins/night shifts occasionally required. Rota: 1 full weekend, 2 half weekends, 1 weekend off (4-week cycle). School holidays: Rota mirrors weekend shifts.

Application Process:

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Patsy Boguzas at 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031.

If you know someone suitable, we offer £50 shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the role.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

Salary depends on skills and experience.

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