Residential Support Worker in Hereford

Residential Support Worker

Location: Hereford

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14 - £18 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to develop their confidence, independence and quality of life?

Do you have the patience, resilience and commitment needed to provide personalised care and support?

Are you confident building positive relationships and helping young people make choices, develop skills and achieve their individual goals?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist residential school in Hereford providing individualised education and care packages for young people. The setting places the dignity, individuality and wellbeing of each young person at the heart of its approach, with staff working closely across education, care and therapeutic teams.

The school is looking to appoint a Residential Support Worker on a permanent basis with an immediate start. The successful Residential Support Worker will provide personalised care and educational support, including personal hygiene, communication, activities and community access, while following individual placement plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

The successful Residential Support Worker will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people in an education, care or residential setting

• A genuine commitment to supporting young people's individual development and wellbeing

• Confidence providing personal care while maintaining dignity and respect

• The ability to follow individual care plans, risk assessments and communication strategies

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

• A willingness to work towards Level 3 Care Certificate

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• £14 - £18 per hour

• Permanent employment

• Training and professional development opportunities

• The opportunity to work across both residential and educational environments

• The opportunity to support young people with their individual goals, independence and quality of life

If you are interested in this Residential Support Worker position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.