Residential Support Assistants

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Residential Support Assistants in Wiltshire to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Successful candidates will create a nurturing environment and help students build confidence. Experience in care or youth work is ideal. The role offers flexible shifts and excellent personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to 2,500+ FREE CPD courses

Flexible roles that fit your lifestyle

Inclusivity and equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and resilient approach required.
• Experience in care, youth work or SEN preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts including some evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Encourage emotional growth and wellbeing for students.
• Assist in residential settings and during school hours.

Skills

Caring approach

Patience

Resilience

Experience in care

Youth work experience

Understanding of SEN

Flexibility

Job description

Residential Support Assistants | Wiltshire

At Tradewind Recruitment, we're proud to work with specialist schools and residential settings that change young lives every day.

We're looking for Residential Support Assistants to join or team and support some brilliant, therapeutic and child centred provisions across Wiltshire, to support young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism and behavioural challenges.

Our Residential Support Assistants help create a safe, nurturing environment where students can build confidence, independence and positive routines. The roles involve supporting young people in their residential house and for some settings, during school hours too, where you will encourage emotional growth and wellbeing.

You'll need

• A caring, patient and resilient approach
• Experience in care, youth work or SEN
• Flexibility to work shifts including some evenings/weekends

Why Join Tradewind

At Tradewind, we don't just place candidates - we champion them. Here's what you can expect:

• Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills
• Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
• Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
• Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive

If you're motivated by the idea of helping children who learn differently and you thrive in a setting where no two days are the same - we'd love to hear from you