Residential Support Worker

Job description

Residential Support Worker
SEN School in Lymington, Hampshire

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an 'Outstanding' SEN School and Residential Provision in Lymington for students aged 11 - 19 years old. The school offers 52-week residential care for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism, severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours.

They are seeking a number of experienced Residential Support Worker's to offer support and encouragement to young people in a variety of settings including classroom, education and off-site activities.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be required to enable their young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support. The role of a Residential Support Worker is about working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of young people first.

The successful Residential Support Worker must be a good role model and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times whilst on duty or representing the school at outside events.

The role is to start ASAP on an ongoing or possible temp to perm basis paying between £14.42 - £14.88 per hour.

Shift pattern and days are as follows:
Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sa, Sun - 8am - 8pm
Week 2 - Wed, Thurs - 8am - 8pm

Residential Support Worker's will ideally possess a Level 3 QCF Certificate in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification, or have recent relevant experience. On site training including face to face safeguarding training and prevent online training.

To be a successful Residential Support Worker you will be a strong team player, be confident and motivated and well organised. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all you'll be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

If you have experience of working as a Support Worker, Residential Support Worker or Care Assistant and you would like to apply for the position of Senior Support Worker in Lymington, please apply using the link provided.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lymington

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English