Residential Education Worker
Location: St Joseph s Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: £28,784 - £29,880 per year
Plus, an additional £1,000 Retention Bonus
33 days holiday including paid public holidays
No experience needed - full training and mentoring provided
After progression to Senior Residential Education Worker salary will increase to £30,152 - £31,913.
Make A Difference Every Day
As a Residential Education Worker at St Joseph s no two days are the same. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our residential care team on a permanent basis, supporting young people with complex learning disabilities, severe social communication difficulties and behavioural needs.
You will support our young people in their residential houses on site, outside of the school day, at weekends and during school holidays. Your role will focus on helping them to develop interests, independence and essential life skills.
Working closely with teachers and therapists you will help assess and monitor each student s progress. Your responsibilities will include:
During the school holidays our young people enjoy a wide range of fully supported trips, including visits to the beach and safari park, adventure parks, meals out, inclusive cycling sessions and Airhop.
Training, Support and Development
You will be supported by a skilled and dedicated management team. Our comprehensive training and mentoring programme include safeguarding, autism awareness and positive behaviour support. We will equip you with the skills and confidence to:
We are a non-maintained specialist school, college and on-site children s home, working with complex and vulnerable children and young people, many with autism. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference, build life skills and help prepare young people for adulthood.
Who We Are Looking For
You do not need previous experience. We are looking for people with:
You must be prepared to provide personal care (after full training), as some of our young people require support to remain clean and comfortable.
Career Progression
After two years working in the residential care team, and on successful completion of a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (subject to satisfactory progression and appraisal), you will progress to Senior Residential Education Worker, earning £30,152 - £31,913.
If recruited, you will be required to complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your week-long induction before employment. This training is refreshed annually.
Working Hours
You will work 37 hours per week on a shift pattern (to be advised), which will include weekend working. You will very occasionally be required to cover sleep-in duties, which will be paid at the appropriate rate.
Why St Joseph s?
In addition to salary, we offer:
Please note: We do not sponsor applicants to relocate from overseas at this time.
Safeguarding Statement
St Joseph s Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for St Joseph s Specialist Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.
