Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Salary: £21,095.82 – £22,164.39 per annum (FTE: £26,415 to £27,753). Term time only – 39 weeks per year
Sleepover Allowance: £3,215.63 per annum                                      Total Package: £24,054.38 – £25,380.02                                              Start Date: April 2025
Location: Dawn House, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ
Hours: You will work 129 hours in an 4-week rota period (average of 32.25 hours per week).  This does not include sleepover duties.

You continue to work 45.07 weeks per year (39 weeks term time + 6.07 weeks annual leave).

Sleepovers: A sleepover is defined as 9 hours from 10.30pm to 7.30am. You are not expected to perform the duties of your role during this time of the sleepover duty. You are required to sleep overnight with the possibility of waking to provide support if needed. You will receive a guaranteed allowance for the sleepovers included in your rota (7 sleepovers per 4-week rota). You will receive additional payment for any additional sleepovers which you agree to work. Additional sleepovers would be paid at a rate of £40.77.

Role Overview
As a Residential Support Worker you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people with speech, language, and communication challenges. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, develop social skills, and ensure students’ safety and well-being. By delivering tailored activities and contributing to care plans you will help students thrive both within the school and in preparation for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver childcare and activities tailored to individual needs, maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support students’ educational and personal development.
• Prepare Residential Care Plans and contribute to Annual Reviews and Individual Learning Plans.
• Ensure students’ safety and well-being, including risk assessment for activities.
• Assist in preparing meals and leading recreational and sporting activities.
• Stay informed about childcare legislation, safeguarding practices, and health and safety standards.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

What we are looking for

• Experience working with children, ideally in residential or special educational needs settings.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or willingness to achieve this).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills.

About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.

How to Apply
For informal enquiries or visits to school please contact Niamh Ankers, Residential Services Manager niamh.ankers@dawnhouse.org.uk or call 01623 795361.

To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk by 9am on Monday, 21 April 2025

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: School Safeguarding Policy