Residential Support Worker – Colchester Location: Colchester, Essex Role: Residential Support Worker Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available Agency: TeacherActive Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Are you a caring, resilient and passionate individual looking to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? TeacherActive is currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to work within residential and specialist settings across Colchester and the surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for the young people in your care.
Your responsibilities may include: Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day routines Providing emotional and practical support Encouraging independence, confidence and positive life skills Building trusting and professional relationships with young people Supporting individuals with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviours Helping young people access education, activities and the local community Following individual care and support plans Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns appropriately Working closely with colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent support Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes at all times The Ideal Candidate We would love to hear from you if you: Have experience working with children or young people in residential care, SEND, education, youth work or a similar setting Are patient, compassionate and resilient Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills Are comfortable working as part of a team Have a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Previous residential support experience is desirable; however, candidates with transferable experience from care, SEND, education, youth work or support work are also encouraged to apply.
Why Work Through TeacherActive? Working with TeacherActive gives you access to: A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements Opportunities across Colchester and the surrounding areas Flexible working oppo...
Residential Support Worker in Langham employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
