Residential Support Worker

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist residential care provider is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support young adults with complex disabilities. This rewarding role involves assisting residents with personal care, promoting independence, and ensuring a supportive environment. Offering a salary of £29,900 plus overtime, this full-time position includes various benefits such as a pension and training opportunities. Join a dedicated team in a countryside-based setting.

Benefits

Company Pension

On-site parking

Casual dress

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, or similar role.
• Ability to assist with personal care routines as per care plans.
• Strong communication skills for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in day-to-day activities and personal care.
• Encourage independence and decision-making among residents.
• Accompany residents to appointments and activities.
• Contribute to record-keeping and manage daily finances.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of living spaces.

Skills

Care experience

Proficiency in English

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supporting young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £29,900 per hour including 6 sleep-in and benefits plus overtime at £12.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at £90 per night. The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am).

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care Worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Possess care experience.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Worker to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

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