Residential Support Worker
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £95 to £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full time/ Part Time
GSL Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Residential Support Worker in Rotherham. Residential Support Worker role offers an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment and supporting the development of children and young people, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
Be part of a supportive team, fostering a safe and caring living environment.
Build trusting and positive relationships with children and young people.
Respond to individual needs, nurturing personal development, education, and wider learning.
Engage in a variety of duties, from organising activities to attending parental appointments.
Use your flexibility, reliability, and adaptability to help young people make positive choices.
Requirements for the Residential Support Worker:
A good standard of literacy and numeracy, with basic computer literacy.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care preferred but not essential.
Recent experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues or other SEN barriers (from employment, volunteering, student placements, or personal life).
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Strong teamwork and emotional intelligence.
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, and nights.
Good rapport-building skills and a genuine passion for creating a safe and positive home environment for 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 a relevant enhanced DBS.
As a Residential Support Worker with GSL Education, you will be part of a team that is committed to your development and success. We offer competitive salaries, paid bi-weekly, and a great candidate experience, including regular contact from our team and a dedicated commitment to finding the work you want.
If you are a motivated, proactive individual with a passion for supporting young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join GSL Education as a Residential Support Worker and start making a real difference in the lives of young people in Rotherham