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Residential Support Worker
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £83.33 - £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? GSL Education are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our team at a school in Rotherham.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing care and support to students, helping them to thrive both academically and socially.
Responsibilities as a Residential Support Worker:
- Support students with their daily activities and personal care.
- Foster a safe and positive environment for all students.
- Build trusting relationships with students to encourage their emotional well-being.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of activities that promote learning and development.
- Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide tailored support.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student care.
Requirements for Residential Support Worker:
- Previous experience in a support or care role, ideally in an educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate and patient approach to working with young people.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Residential Support Worker role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
