Job Description
Residential Support Worker
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 in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for incredible Residential Support Workers to help us continue making that difference!
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in all 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.
What will you be doing?
1. Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
2. Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
3. At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
4. Establish supportive relationships with learners and encoura...