Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
£14.0 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: SEN Residential Support Worker / Team Leader
Location: Ribchester, Lancashire, UK
Salary: Competitive salary DOE
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Residential Support Worker to join a specialist service supporting young individuals in a nurturing and safe environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic social care setting, providing tailored support to young people facing challenges such as anger management, absconding, and criminal behaviours. The SEN Residential Support Worker will play a vital role in helping young people develop independence, social skills, and overall well-being, ensuring they receive the high-quality care they deserve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people, including those with challenging behaviours
- Assist with personal care and daily living activities
- Implement and follow individualised care plans tailored to each young person’s needs
- Ensure the safety and well-being of young people at all times
- Support young people’s engagement with education at Vetro Regional School
Requirements:
- Passion for working with young people with complex needs
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Families or equivalent
- Current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
- Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
Why Join Us?
This SEN Residential Support Worker role in Ribchester offers flexible staffing options, including 2:1 support and waking nights. Benefits include excellent pay rates, weekly pay, free online and subsidised practical training, holiday pay, pension contributions, and exciting incentives such as agency worker of the month and quarterly prize draws. Join a supportive team committed to making a real difference in young people's lives.
If you’re eager to contribute positively as a SEN Residential Support Worker in Ribchester, apply now to start your journey with us!
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.
