SEND Residential Support Worker – Chelmsford
Full Time | Long‑Term | ASAP Start
Overview
TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Residential Support Worker to join a supportive and well‑established residential setting in Chelmsford. The position is full‑time, long‑term and available for an immediate start.
Responsibilities
* Providing high‑quality care and support to young people in a residential setting.
* Supporting daily routines, personal care, education and leisure activities.
* Promoting independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
* Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
* Working closely with other support staff, teachers and external professionals.
* Ensuring safeguarding and care plans are followed at all times.
Ideal Candidate
* Experience working with children or young people with SEND (residential experience desirable but not essential).
* A caring, patient and resilient approach.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* The ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins where required.
* A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people.
Benefits and What TeacherActive Can Offer
* A full‑time, long‑term role with stability.
* Competitive pay rates, paid weekly.
* Dedicated support from your own TeacherActive consultant.
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
* The opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding role.
If you are a compassionate and reliable SEND Residential Support Worker looking for your next long‑term opportunity in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the provision of professional references.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.
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