Job Description
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 fun, meaningful activities) Experience in SEMH
or autism settings is desirable but not essential Willingness to provide
personal care Strong, clear
spoken English
(essential for pupil communication) Polish speakers encouraged to apply
due to current student needs - but not essential Training & Development:
Full
Teaching Assistant training
offered for the right candidate Opportunity to gain
Level 3 in Children's Social Care Regular CPD, safeguarding, and health & safety training provided
Please apply now to be a residential support worker in Preston or contact isabel.keen@twrecruitment.com / 01772977333. All candidates are subject to DBS checks and reference checks.