Waking Night Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Nailsworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to provide essential support to young people in a residential setting. This rewarding role involves supervising students during the night, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their well-being. The position requires emotional intelligence, patience, and a compassionate approach to help young individuals realize their potential. With competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Comprehensive induction

Extensive training and development

33-38 days annual leave

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong desire to support young people with excellent observational skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in residential settings.
• Manage behaviour and medication handling during night shifts.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Problem-solving

Observation skills

Compassion

Teamwork

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Based in Nailsworth

Waking Night Residential Support Worker

Salary Range (FTE) £26,886 - £28,792* per annum subject to qualifications

(This salary includes a market supplement for Residential Support Workers)

After completion of relevant RMT courses and increased length of service there is a potential to earn up to £31,412

40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This role is also available as a Term Time role
Actual Salary for 40 hours, 37 week £21,942 - £23,497
(Part time hours may be considered, minimum 20 hours per week)

Applicants who apply for this role at the current time will receive a Welcome Bonus of £1500 (subject to Tax/NI) after completion of their 6-month probation period

At this this time we cannot accept applicants seeking sponsorship.

This post is based in and around Nailsworth, Stroud and Stonehouse.

The key duties of this role will include:

• The supervision and support of students in their residential settings with a range of domestic activities such as cooking, shopping, cleaning and laundry.
• The supervision of the students at night, including behaviour management, medication handling and carrying out household tasks when residents are sleeping.
• Completion of relevant paperwork is required.

In order to be successful in this role you will:

• Have a strong desire to support young people, have excellent observational skills, and the ability to problem solve and think creatively to enable our young people to reimagine their potential
• Be a patient, caring, compassionate with a young person centered nature
• Demonstrate the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations, be a team player with experience of support work in both educational and residential settings
• Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in stressful situations
• This position is for predominantly waking nights and weekend working is an essential requirement of the role.

Ruskin Mill College provides innovative and experiential education and training for young people marginalised by disadvantage, exclusion or special learning needs. Inspired by Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin, the college actively promotes, through craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, the traditional economic activities of the Cotswolds.

Working at Ruskin Mill College is incredibly rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay once qualified and an auto-enrolment pension scheme. In addition, staff receive;

• A comprehensive induction, extensive training and development plan to include Autism, Attachment, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), CPI Safety Intervention training and much more.
• We invest heavily in our staff and we will provide excellent professional development opportunities.
• 33-38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with your length of service with us.

*The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both adults and children, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. Ruskin Mill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We recommend applying earlier as we may review applications as they are received and therefore may close the vacancy if filled before the advertised closing date.