Residential Support Worker

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wandsworth is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to support deaf students. In this full-time role, you will aid in their educational, emotional, and social development while creating a nurturing atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience with special educational needs and be willing to train in British Sign Language. This position offers a chance to significantly impact the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Regular training including British Sign Language

Supportive leadership

Well-established routines and care structures

Qualifications

• Experience as a Residential Support Worker or in a similar role is ideal.
• Experience with children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to use/sign communication systems for deaf learners.

Responsibilities

• Promote physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of students in the residential setting.
• Assist students in developing independence and life skills.
• Support personal care and daily routines for students.

Skills

Support children with special educational needs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care

Job description

Residential Support Worker -Wandsworth - September 2025 Start
Pertemps Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential provision for deaf students at a deaf school in Wandsworth. The school is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated care team from September 2025.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the educational, emotional, and social development of deaf children and young people in a residential setting. The successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils during the school week.

Location: Wandsworth
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (39 weeks including INSETs)
Hours: 38.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, including sleep-in duties)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:

• Promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of pupils within the residential setting

• Assist students in developing independence and life skills through structured routines and activities

• Support students with personal care, daily routines, behaviour, and communication

• Plan and participate in after-school activities and recreational outings

• Carry out sleep-in duties and be on-call during the night on a rota basis

• Work collaboratively with the residential team, teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals

• Monitor and record student progress and contribute to care plans and reports

• Support the development of personalised strategies for students with diverse needs

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience as a Residential Support Worker or similar role, ideally in a school or care setting

• Have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of deaf learners and willingness to use/sign communication systems

• Be willing to work flexibly, including evenings and sleep-ins

• Be calm, compassionate, and confident in managing challenging behaviours when they arise

• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care

• Be committed to safeguarding, teamwork, and creating a positive, inclusive environment

Why Join This Residential Provision?

• Supportive leadership and experienced residential care team

• Opportunity to work closely with deaf learners in a specialist setting

• Regular training and CPD including British Sign Language (BSL) and safeguarding

• Well-established routines and care structures in place

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in young people’s lives

To Apply:
Follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV to [e-mail], or call 020 3897 1563 for more information.