Support Worker- Lancaster

Residential Support Worker - Beaumont College

Are you passionate about empowering young adults to thrive in their daily lives? Randstad is proud to partner with Salutem Care & Education at Beaumont College in Lancaster. We are recruiting dedicated Residential Support Workers to assist young adults (aged 18-25) and school leavers with complex autism, physical disabilities, and long-term health conditions.

In this role, you will be a vital part of a 24/7 care team, providing hands-on, person-centred care and support within the on-site residential homes. Whether helping residents with daily routines or supporting them to build independent life skills at home and in the community, you will make a tangible difference every day.

What We Offer

• Competitive Weekly Pay:

  • PAYE (Accrued): £12.71/hour (+ £1.72/hour holiday pot)

  • PAYE (Rolled-Up): £14.34/hour (holiday pay included)

  • Umbrella Rate: £16.88/hour

• Flexible Shift Patterns: Choose from three set shift options-or combine more than one pattern to maximise your hours (for example, pairing an evening shift with a waking night):

  • Morning Shifts: 07:30 - 13:30 (6 hours)

  • Evening Shifts: 15:30 - 21:30 (6 hours)

  • Waking Nights: 21:30 - 07:30 (10 hours)

• Rewarding Residential Setting: Support young adults in a vibrant, specialist residential environment.

• Fast-Track Onboarding: Dedicated 1-on-1 registration support from your local consultant.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents within on-site residential homes with morning and evening routines, meal preparation, and building independent life skills.

• Support residents with meaningful home-based activities, hobbies, and social engagement.

• Conduct welfare checks and provide essential support during waking night shifts.

• Deliver sensitive, dignified personal care tailored to individual mobility and health requirements.

• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to promote resident choice, safety, and independence.

• Accompany residents on community outings and appointments to foster confidence and real-world skills.

• Maintain accurate records, daily observations, and effective handovers between shift teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in residential care, supported living, or specialist care settings is essential; experience supporting complex autism or severe disabilities is highly valued.

• A patient, proactive, and compassionate approach that prioritises dignity and autonomy.

• Willingness to assist with personal care and moving and handling tasks.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting.

• Must possess a valid Right to Work in the UK.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (or willingness to complete a new check).

Company Description Located on Slyne Road, Lancaster, Beaumont College is a specialist post-16 educational institution featuring dedicated on-site residential homes. Working within the residential team means joining a supportive environment committed to high-quality, person-centred care and personal development for young adults.

To Apply Ready to make a meaningful difference in residential care? Click Apply Now or send your CV directly to Jasmine Hyare () to fast-track your registration for Beaumont College Lancaster. For further assistance, contact us at .

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.