Residential Support Worker - Clervaux Rise
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary Range £27,808 – £29,236 per annum
*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)*
In order to be considered for the role, you will need to submit an application through the Ruskin Mill Trust website -
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This role can be both physically and emotionally demanding, and you must have the confidence and patience to deal/manage with the challenging behaviours that young adults can present. However, the role is also extremely rewarding, and you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people in your care.
We are looking to appoint Residential Support Workers to work closely with young adults, as part of a team that provides consistent support to a small number of young adults with learning difficulties across both the day and residential provision. You will support the young adults to access education and social enterprise opportunities during the day and then support them in a home life setting during the evenings and weekends. You will have responsibility for promoting and ensuring their safety, care, wellbeing, learning and development to enable their growth in confidence and social and practical skills.
Prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate:
* A patient, caring, compassionate and young adults centered approach
* Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in challenging situations
* Excellent observational and communication skills and the ability to problem-solve and think creatively to enable our young adults to reach their full potential
* Experience of working as a support worker with young adults with challenging behaviours
* Flexible availability to cover shifts across 7 days and include morning, afternoons and evenings
* Experience of waking nights
This role will involve:
* Transporting participants across locations so a driving license is essential
* Attending role specific training which includes 2 overnight stays.
* Working on a shift basis covering day, evenings and weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins.
Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.
In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum, and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.
Full details of our benefits can be viewed on
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,808.00-£29,236.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person