Term-Time Residential Support Worker for Young Adults

Fairfield Trust; Southwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield Trust is seeking Residential Support Workers to provide caring and compassionate support to our residents, helping them access college, learn new skills and live fulfilling lives. This term-time post offers FT hours 9:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, with potential for part-time variation to support Next Steps programme participants.

The role is primarily based at Fairfield Animal Centre with occasional cover at other Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young adults with learning disabilities is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Live Fairfield Trust values by providing a safe, caring environment for residents.
• Offer person-centred support to develop practical and social life skills.
• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support individuals in line with EHC and care plans, contributing to reviews.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, reporting and administering medication per policy.
• Maintain written and computer records of progress and activities.
• Work on rota across a 365-day pattern and attend staff meetings.
• Be prepared to drive between Trust sites if required.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Numerate

Person-centred approach

Team player

Job description

Fairfield Trust is seeking Residential Support Workers to provide caring and compassionate support to our residents, helping them access college, learn new skills and live fulfilling lives. This term-time post offers FT hours 9:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, with potential for part-time variation to support Next Steps programme participants.

The role is primarily based at Fairfield Animal Centre with occasional cover at other Trust sites.