Residential Support Worker £31,000 - £32,000 (Full-Time) | Part-Time Options Available Temp-to-Perm Contract | Full Time: 40 hrs/week Immediate starts available | Training & career development provided We're working with a specialist autism and SEN school with an attached residential home in Preston to recruit Residential Support Workers who are passionate, proactive, and ready to make a difference. This is more than just a care role - you'll be a role model, activity leader, and advocate for young people with autism and complex communication needs. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting children and young people (ages 8-19) in both the residential home and on-site school Providing personal care, emotional support, and life skills coaching Building strong, positive relationships with young people Assisting with education, activities, and daily routines Acting as a key worker where appropriate Helping non-verbal young people using PECs, visual timetables, or SmartBox technology Shift Patterns: Full-Time: Two shifts of 7am-10pm One additional 10-hour shift (total 40 hours/week) Fridays: Early finishes if all work is complete! Part-Time: 10 to 30 hours per week available Flexible schedules What They're Looking For: Personality over experience - a positive, "can-do" attitude is essential Someone who takes initiative and thinks on their feet (e.g., leading fu...