Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people? At St. John’s, we’ve been making a positive difference for nearly 140 years. We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to help continue that work. You will work under the supervision of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities. Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.
Responsibilities
* Support learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
* Keep learners’ care files up to date and accurate.
* Review communication and log books at the start of each shift and liaise with staff at handover to ensure learners’ needs are well documented and addressed.
* Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
* Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Role involves safeguarding responsibilities and DBS checks as part of Safer Recruitment; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
* Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process available; contact Recruitment Team for accommodations. Disability considerations are guided by the Equality Act 2010.
* sponsorship for this role is not available.
Additional Information
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.
Documents: Residential Support Worker - Day St J (002) - 2025 (1).pdf (457.51 KB)
Note: This role may be listed with additional related postings on the site. The organisation recognises the Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related exemptions are considered when applying for certain roles, and spent convictions may be protected in line with DBS guidance.
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