Residential Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Ribchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive recruitment agency is seeking compassionate Residential SEN Support Workers in Ribchester. Join this role to assist children with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing environment. Full training is provided, and you will be part of a dedicated team promoting independence. A flexible 40-hour workweek with rolling shifts, as well as opportunities for permanent contracts after the temporary period, await you.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Supportive team-focused environment

Opportunities for career development

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, SEN, or support work is desirable but not essential.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a nurturing environment.
• Assist with daily routines, personal development, and social skills.
• Promote independence while ensuring safety and well-being.
• Engage in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with staff to provide consistent care.

Job description

Overview

Residential SEN Support Workers - Temp to Perm Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are recruiting compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic individuals to join our partner residential services as Residential SEN Support Workers. This is a temp-to-perm role, starting on a temporary basis through the agency with the opportunity to transition smoothly into a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a safe, nurturing residential environment.
• Assisting with daily routines, personal development, and social skills.
• Promoting independence while ensuring safety and well-being.
• Taking part in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
• Working as part of a dedicated staff team to provide structure and consistent care.

Shift Patterns

40 hours per week on a rolling rota of daytime and waking night shifts, including weekends, to ensure fair allocation of hours and consistent support. Typical shifts include:

• Day Shifts:

• 07:00 - 17:00
• 07:30 - 22:00
• 12:00 - 22:00
• 07:00 - 22:30

• Waking Night Shifts:

• 22:00 - 08:00

What We're Looking For

• Experience in childcare, SEN, or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What We Offer

• Temp-to-perm handover with a permanent 40-hour contract available after the temporary period.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive, team-focused environment with opportunities for career development.
• Competitive salary (discussed at interview).

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEN, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with Teaching Personnel to take your first step into a rewarding career in residential childcare.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with our safeguarding policies.