Residential Support Worker - No Sleeps!

Job Title: Residential Education Worker – Specialist Care & Education Service
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey, United Kingdom
Salary: £26,951 – £27,976 per year (Rising to £28,232 – £29,881 upon senior progression)

Job Description:
Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in young people's lives? A leading specialist provider is looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Education Workers to join their care and education team in Cranleigh, Surrey. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people with complex learning disabilities, social communication difficulties, and behavioural needs, including autism. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training and mentoring are provided to help you succeed.

As a Residential Education Worker in Cranleigh, you will be involved in supporting residents outside of school hours, during weekends, and school holidays. Your role will focus on helping young people develop independence, life skills, and interests in a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people with daily routines, including shopping, budgeting, and life skills development
• Assist in meal planning and preparation, encouraging healthy eating habits
• Provide personal care following training to ensure residents' comfort and dignity
• Accompany residents on on-site activities and off-site trips, such as visits to adventure parks, beaches, and activity centres
• Collaborate with teaching and therapeutic teams to monitor progress and behaviour
• Implement positive behaviour support techniques and manage challenging behaviour safely when necessary

Requirements:

• High levels of empathy, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to support vulnerable young people
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and school holidays
• Own transport is highly desirable due to the semi-rural location
• Right to work in the UK (please note, no visa sponsorship is available)

Training, Support, and Career Progression:

• Fully funded, week-long induction including certified positive behaviour support training
• Clear career pathway: after two years, successful appraisal, and completion of a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, progression to a Senior Residential Education Worker role with an increased salary of £28,232 – £29,881
• Ongoing professional development with regular mentoring and support

Benefits Package:

• £1,000 Retention Bonus paid in stages (£250 at 1 month, £250 at 1 year, and £500 at 18 months)
• Health & wellbeing benefits including Life Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals on shift and free on-site parking
• Access to Occupational Health and Mental Health First Aiders
• Discounts on local fitness classes and active training studios
• Located on a spacious 23-acre semi-rural campus

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.