RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER (TERM TIME ONLY)
Salary Range (FTE) £27,808 - £29,236 per annum
(This salary includes a market supplement for Residential Support Workers)
Actual salary for 37 weeks £22,649 - £23,859
After further completion of relevant RMT courses and increased length of service there is a potential to earn up to £32,310 FTE
*Sleep-ins paid at an extra £78.48 per night
(This equates to approximately £3,500 additional payment when working 1 sleep-in shift per week)
We are not able to offer sponsorship for term time only roles.
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Applicants who apply for this role at the current time will receive a Welcome Bonus of £1500 (subject to Tax/NI) after successful completion of their 6-month probation period
Ruskin Mill College provides innovative and experiential education and training for young people marginalised by disadvantage, exclusion or special learning needs. Inspired by Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin, the college actively promotes, through craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, the traditional economic activities of the Cotswolds.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join Ruskin Mill College, Ruskin Mill Trust, as part of the committed team focusing on the holistic needs of the students. The students benefit from an extensive range of nutritional, therapeutic and medical support at each college that is reflected in the college sessions and in the residential provision. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting a career across care and education.
This role can be both physically/emotionally demanding, and you must have the confidence/patience to adapt to the challenging behaviours that the young people can present. The role is also extremely rewarding as you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to the lives of young people in our care.
In order to be successful in this role you will:
* Have a strong desire to support young people, have excellent observational skills, and the ability to problem solve and think creatively to enable our young people to reimagine their potential
* Be a patient, caring, compassionate with a young person centered nature
* Demonstrate the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations, be a team player with experience of support work in both educational and residential settings
* Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in stressful situations
* Be able to work flexible hours as this role works predominantly evenings, weekend and sleepovers on a rota basis
Working at Ruskin Mill College is incredibly rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay once qualified and an auto-enrolment pension scheme. In addition, staff receive;
* Staff will receive a comprehensive induction, extensive training and development plan to include Autism, Attachment, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), CPI Safety Intervention training and much more.
* We invest heavily in our staff and we will provide excellent professional development opportunities.
A completed application is required for consideration of this role, please visit
The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both adults and children, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. Ruskin Mill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,808.00-£29,236.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship? (Please note we can't offer sponsorship for term-time only roles)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RSW