Residential Support Worker

Coalbourne Lane, Stourbridge
-12.93 per hour
-50 per sleep-in
24-hour shifts available (including sleep-ins)

We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a specialist residential college setting supporting young people aged 16-21 with learning disabilities, mental health needs and some challenging behaviours.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students outside of the classroom environment, helping them develop essential life skills and independence in preparation for adulthood.

About the Setting

• Residential provision for young people aged 16-25
• Supporting students in education with special learning needs (LD, MH, some challenging behaviour)
• Capacity for 44 service users
• Sixth form provision
• Part of a group of 3 specialist colleges
• Ofsted inspection due
• Key account for temporary staff
• Free on-site parking

This is a residential environment (NOT classroom-based support).

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be part of a team home providing structured, consistent and person-centred support to students living within the residential setting.

Your role is focused on supporting young people to build confidence, resilience and practical life skills in readiness for independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people aged 16-21 within the residential homes
• Assisting with daily living tasks including cooking, budgeting, laundry and personal organisation
• Supporting morning routines and preparing for college
• Welcoming and supporting students when they return from college
• Supervising homework sessions and structured evening activities
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour management
• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Encouraging independence, choice and social inclusion
• Recording daily notes, safeguarding concerns and incident reports
• Working in line with safeguarding policies, Ofsted standards and internal procedures
• Contributing to risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

This is a hands-on role that requires resilience, empathy and strong communication skills. You must be able to remain calm under pressure and build positive, trusting relationships.

Shift Patterns

Day Shifts:

• 8:00am - 3:00pm
• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 10:00am - 3:00pm
• 8:00am - 10:00pm

Night Shifts:

• Sleep-in: 10:00pm - 7:00am (-50 per sleep)
• 7:00am - 9:00am (waking support)

24-hour shifts available including sleep-ins.

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people or adults with learning disabilities
• Experience managing challenging behaviour
• MAPA training preferred (especially for temporary staff)
• Understanding of safeguarding practices
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• -12.93 per hour
• -50 per sleep-in
• Flexible shift patterns
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to work within a specialist and supportive residential setting
• Ongoing temporary opportunities