Residential Childcare Worker

An “Outstanding”-rated independent school in Surrey is now looking for a dedicated ResidentialChildcare Worker to join the team, looking after the welfare and wellbeing of children staying within the school’s residential accommodation.

Through high-quality education and therapy services in a specially tailored setting, the school offers primary-aged pupils with speech and language needs the holistic support and opportunities they need to develop their confidence, independence and lasting passion for learning in abundance.

The school’s residential provision is also rated “Outstanding” and offers boarders an extended environment to work on their social and independent living skills while building friendships and trying new things with their schoolmates.

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you’ll get involved in the planning and delivery of high-quality residential care, including activities that support well-rounded personal development (such as sports, cooking, using public transport, going to the shops, etc.), for a small caseload of boarders. You’ll also administer medication, oversee diet and manage risk when needed.

You’ll foster a fun, inclusive and safe atmosphere for new and valuable experiences.

This is a permanent, full-time position, term-time only.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
• (Essential) Previous experience in the same, an equivalent or similar role (e.g. Residential Support Worker)
• (Essential) Previous experience caring for children with special education needs (SEN)

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Comprehensive induction programme and continuing development opportunities
• Free, plentiful on-site parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Tickets for Good discounts for live events
• Perkbox employee benefits/rewards platform for access to exclusive discounts, vouchers and other perks
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Appreciation initiatives
• Life assurance cover
• Contributory pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice/related schemes e.g. Cycle to Work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan
• And more!