Residential Support Worker

Young Epilepsy; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Subsidised meals on-site

On-site restaurant

Occupational pension

Potential on-site accommodation

Job summary

St Piers, part of Young Epilepsy, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children and young adults with complex needs. The role offers training from day one and opportunities for development on a supportive campus in Lingfield, Surrey.

Shifts include a mix of early and late hours as part of a term-time contract. If you are patient, kind and ready to learn, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference in young people’s lives.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Full training from day one.
• DBS check and safeguarding vetting required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.
• Providing personal care where required, always with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Building positive relationships that help young people feel safe and confident.
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, recreation and community activities.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.
• Recording important information and contributing to care plans.
• Celebrating progress and recognising every achievement, no matter how small.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Calm and patient

Reliable and dependable

Team player

Confident communicator

Resilient under pressure

Passionate about helping others

Job description

Residential Support Worker - No Weekends!

Location: Lingfield, Surrey

Salary: £13.09 - £13.66 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Full Time & Part Time Opportunities (up to 44.25hrs)

Contract: Term-Time Only (38 weeks per year)

Working pattern: Monday-to-Friday only

Benefits:

• Free Parking

St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our students and promotes the welfare of all learners. All recruitment activities follow the guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC). All successful applicants are subject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process, in full. This includes a relevant Disclosure Certificate (DBS) with relevant Barring Service checks, and referencing before employment can commence.

Looking for a career where you can genuinely make a difference, without sacrificing your work-life balance?

Not everyone wants another job.

Some people want to finish work knowing they've made somebody's day a little better.

At St Piers, every day brings the chance to help children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve things they never thought possible.

You don't need previous experience in care.

If you're kind, patient and ready to learn, we'll give you all the training and support you need to build a rewarding career as a Residential Support Worker.

Why choose St Piers?

• Full training from day one
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Funded professional development and qualifications
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals in our on-site restaurant
• Employee discounts through our rewards platform
• Occupational pension scheme
• Potential access to affordable on-site accommodation
• A friendly, experienced team who will support you every step of the way

What does a Residential Support Worker do?

No two days are ever the same. One morning you might be supporting a young person to prepare breakfast independently for the very first time.

Later that day, you could be encouraging someone to take part in a favourite activity, helping them build confidence in social situations or celebrating a personal achievement they've worked incredibly hard to reach.

You'll play an important part in creating a safe, caring and encouraging home environment where young people feel valued, respected and supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people with daily living skills and encouraging independence.
• Providing personal care where required, always with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Building positive relationships that help young people feel safe and confident.
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, recreation and community activities.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.
• Recording important information and contributing to care plans.
• Celebrating progress and recognising every achievement, no matter how small.

Who we're looking for:

We're much more interested in who you are than where you've worked. You'll fit in well if you are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Calm and patient
• Reliable and dependable
• A positive team player
• A confident communicator
• Resilient when faced with challenges
• Passionate about helping others achieve their potential

Many of our colleagues previously worked in retail, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service and healthcare before discovering a career in residential care.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

A great personal challenge:

Supporting children and young people with complex needs can be challenging.

Some young people require support with personal care, mobility, communication or behaviours that may challenge. There will be busy days, emotional moments and situations that require patience, resilience and teamwork.

We think it's important to be open about that because our job is to find the people who 'want' this job, not those that 'need' a job.

What makes this role special is that you'll never face those challenges alone.

You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support and guidance from experienced colleagues who genuinely care about each other and the young people we support.

The difficult days are balanced by unforgettable moments. Watching someone achieve a goal they've spent months working towards. Seeing confidence grow, helping someone become more independent, and knowing you've played a part in changing the direction of a young person's life.

Those moments are why so many people build long and rewarding careers here.

About St Piers:

St Piers is part of Young Epilepsy, the UK's leading charity dedicated to creating better lives for children and young people with epilepsy and associated conditions.

Based on our beautiful campus in Lingfield, Surrey, we provide specialist education and residential care for children and young adults aged 4-25 with a range of additional needs, including epilepsy, autism and severe learning disabilities.

We're proud to be recognised for the quality of our education and care, demonstrated by our most recent Outstanding inspection ratings.

Most importantly, we're proud of the difference our people make every single day.

Ready to start something meaningful?

Whether you're an experienced Residential Support Worker, Care Worker or Support Worker, or you're looking for a completely new career, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're looking for a role where your kindness, patience and commitment can genuinely change lives while building a rewarding career of your own, we'd love to welcome you to St Piers.

Shifts:

• 06.45 to 13.30
• 15.45 to 22.00
• Long day, split shift option of 06.45 to 13.30 followed by 15.45 to 22.00

We are happy to discuss slight amendments to these shifts.