Residential Support Worker – MUST Be Available Weekends
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive – Paid Induction & Training Included
Hours: Flexible Shifts Available (AM, PM, Sleep-ins & Waking Nights)
Availability: You must be available to work weekends
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the resilience and commitment to support young adults with additional needs in a residential setting? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for dedicated and flexible Residential Support Workers to join our team, supporting 16–25-year-olds with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Mental Health needs in and around Sheffield.
What the Role Involves:
You will be supporting young people in shared residential houses to develop independent living skills and lead fulfilling lives. Duties include:
Supporting with meal planning, cooking, cleaning, and other household tasks
Encouraging and participating in social activities and outings
Promoting independence, confidence, and safe decision-making
Working closely with students to implement their personalised care and behaviour plans
You Must:
Be available to work weekends – this is non-negotiable due to the needs of our students
Have experience working young people, young adults and vulnerable people
Have a patient, caring, and resilient approach
Be comfortable working with individuals who may present challenging behaviour
Be respectful of privacy and dignity at all times
Be adaptable and proactive in a changing environment
Have experience with 1:1 support, promoting independence and self-esteem
What You’ll Need to Bring:
A valid Child & Adult Enhanced DBS
Right to work in the UK (e.g., Passport, Driving Licence, or Birth Certificate)
Induction & Shadow Shift:
Your journey starts with a paid induction, where you'll learn about the college, services, policies, and behaviour support strategies. Immediately after, you'll complete a shadow shift (3:30pm – 10:00pm) at one of our student houses, working alongside experienced staff.
Once inducted, you’ll be fully registered to pick up shifts as part of the residential support team.
⏰ Shifts Available:
Mornings (08:00 – 16:00)
Afternoons/Evenings (15:30 – 22:00)
Sleep-ins & Waking Nights (21:30 – 08:30)
Shifts run Monday to Sunday, offering flexibility – but again, weekend availability is essential.
Extra Info:
Public transport is recommended as you’ll travel with colleagues to student houses.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
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