Residential Support Worker

About the Role

Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people? At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s St. John's College, we've been making a positive difference for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for incredible Residential Support Workers to help us continue making that difference!

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in all residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
• Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
• At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
• Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
• Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
• Accompanying learners into the community to take part in social and recreational activities such as bowling, cinema trips, and dining out, helping them build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences beyond the college setting.

About You

We are recruiting 38week/52week positions for our Ashington Gardens, Telscombe Road, College View, and Pier View homes. Residential Support Workers will primarily be based at one location but may be required to work flexibly across all homes as operational needs require. We are also accepting applications for our bank staff team.

In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!

How to Apply

If you'd like more information or wish to have an informal, confidential discussion about the role, please contact Shan Shigri at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden].

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered solely on merit. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For more details, see the attached job description PDF.