Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker - Wandsworth – September 2025 Start  Pertemps Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential provision for deaf students at a deaf school in Wandsworth. The school is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated care team from September 2025.    This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the educational, emotional, and social development of deaf children and young people in a residential setting. The successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils during the school week.    Location: Wandsworth  Start Date: September 2025  Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (39 weeks including INSETs)  Hours: 38.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, including sleep-in duties)  Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience    About the Role:  Promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of pupils within the residential setting  Assist students in developing independence and life skills through structured routines and activities  Support students with personal care, daily routines, behaviour, and communication  Plan and participate in after-school activities and recreational outings  Carry out sleep-in duties and be on-call during the night on a rota basis  Work collaboratively with the residential team, teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals  Monitor and record student progress and contribute to care plans and reports  Support the development of personalised strategies for students with diverse needs   The Ideal Candidate Will:  Have previous experience as a Residential Support Worker or similar role, ideally in a school or care setting  Have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities  Demonstrate understanding of the needs of deaf learners and willingness to use/sign communication systems  Be willing to work flexibly, including evenings and sleep-ins  Be calm, compassionate, and confident in managing challenging behaviours when they arise  Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care  Be committed to safeguarding, teamwork, and creating a positive, inclusive environment   Why Join This Residential Provision?  Supportive leadership and experienced residential care team  Opportunity to work closely with deaf learners in a specialist setting  Regular training and CPD including British Sign Language (BSL) and safeguarding  Well-established routines and care structures in place  Opportunity to make a significant impact in young people’s lives   To Apply:  Follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV to (url removed), or call (phone number removed) for more information