Residential Support Worker - Cicely Haughton School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential educational institution in the UK is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. The role involves fostering independence and self-confidence through engaging activities and ensuring a safe living environment. Candidates should have a passion for working with young people. Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Staff Development Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounts and financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a care or educational setting.
• Ability to support personal care and independence.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people to have fun and develop self-confidence.
• Maintaining a safe environment.
• Preparing activities and leading by example.

Skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Energy

Rapport building

Job description

Overview

Residential Support Worker

Grade 6 Point 9 (£27,254)

plus additional sleeping in allowance

Cicely Haughton School, Mill Lane Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent

01782 550202

Headteacher: Mrs J Hancock

Grade 6 Point 9 (£27,254)

plus additional sleeping in allowance

Cicely Haughton School is a residential provision for pupils with Education Health Care Plans for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH). The school aims to make residential pupils feel safe, valued and listened to. We are seeking someone with patience, a sense of humour, energy and a passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people to have fun, trust adults, make friends and develop their self-confidence.
• Maintaining a safe, secure and pleasant environment for the young people to live in.
• Working with other staff and on your own to prepare activities.
• The role includes working 3 evenings per week in the Residential Educational provision and this will include a minimum of one sleep-in per week.
• Leading by example and being a good role model.
• Keeping up to date observations and records and feeding back to parents and guardians.

Benefits

• Training & Development: We invest in our staff, offering essential training as part of a comprehensive Staff Development Programme, with additional professional development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: A warm and welcoming school community with a dedicated team of professionals.
• Meaningful Work: Opportunity to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential.
• Access to benefits: Includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Tech and Cycle-to-Work schemes, online gym classes and wellbeing support, financial advice services, fast-track counselling, physiotherapy and discounts.

Additional details

This is an exciting opportunity to join an “Outstanding Residential School” where emphasis is on teamwork, mutual respect and hard work. The successful candidate will be able to co-manage a group of young people to enhance independence, resilience and self-confidence through nurture, leisure and community-based activities. Emphasis is placed on improving daily life skills such as personal care and independence. An extensive induction and training programme will be provided, with support to complete relevant qualifications and opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are advised prior to shortlisting – please contact Karen Rutter (Head of Care) to arrange a visit and discuss the role further. Contact: 01782 550202, email [e-mail]

How to apply

Applications should be completed on My New Term – www.mynewterm.com

Visits to be held Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 15:15. Closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 14 October 2025. Interviews Wednesday 22 October 2025.

For more information about Manor Hall Academy Trust visit www.manorhall.academy

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website www.cicelyhaughton.staffs.sch.uk. This post is subject to satisfactory references prior to interview and to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024.