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Residential Support Worker

United Kingdom, St. John's Employment contract · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration
  • Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate
  • 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
  • Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships
  • Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances
  • Accompanying learners into the community to take part in social and recreational activities such as bowling, cinema trips, and dining out, helping them build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences beyond the college setting

Requirements

  • Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration
  • Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate
  • 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
  • Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships
  • Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances
  • Accompanying learners into the community to take part in social and recreational activities such as bowling, cinema trips, and dining out, helping them build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences beyond the college setting

What we offer

  • Generous annual leave
  • Occupational health service
  • Travel season ticket
  • Bike loan
  • CPD
  • Pension scheme
  • Eye test vouchers
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