Waking Night Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education recruitment is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide care and support for children and young people with complex needs. The role involves working in a residential setting, ensuring a welcoming home environment while supporting educational and clinical needs. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including management development programs and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Funding for Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas

Management development programs

On-shift meals

Employer pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Free parking

High street discount scheme

Overtime and sleep-in opportunities

RAF Scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult.

Responsibilities

• Support children & young people with Autism and complex needs.
• Work full-time on a rota, including shifts and sleep-ins.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive attitude

Behavior management

Education

Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Location:

BENTHAM/KIRBY LONGSDALE/LANCASTER/MORECAMBE

Pay:

£13.68 - £14.50

Working hours per week:

37.5

Role type:

PERMANENT

Shifts:

Days and Nights

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license

About the role:

We are seeking staff with diverse experience and backgrounds to help make our house a welcoming home for Children & Young People. The school provides Education, Care, and Clinical support for children and young people aged 8 to 18 years with Autistic Spectrum and complex needs, on a full-time residential basis.

Work schedule:

Full-time staff work 40 hours weekly on a rota, including early and late shifts with Sleep Ins.

Candidate requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult
• Team player
• Flexibility and resilience
• Positive attitude
• SEN experience (Autism, Challenging behavior, Life skills, Personal care)
• Behavior management skills
• Experience with one-to-one and small group work
• Professional manner and friendly approach
• Personal care skills

Benefits:

• Supportive leadership from Principal & Registered Manager
• Funding for Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas
• Management development programs
• On-shift meals
• Employer pension scheme
• Generous annual leave (6.6 weeks)
• Free parking
• High street discount scheme
• Overtime and sleep-in opportunities
• RAF Scheme

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence

Application process:

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or contact us at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Requirements for application:

• Enhanced DBS, professional references, and overseas police checks if applicable
• CV covering last 10 years of employment, explaining gaps
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Willingness to attend registration interview

About Veritas Education:

We work with various schools across a wide area, providing teaching and support staff roles at primary, secondary, and college levels.

Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, making placements based on merit and suitability.