Job description
Residential Support Worker (Child)
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £110 to £170 per day, depending on experience
Contract type: Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and making a significant impact in their lives?
The Role:
As a Residential Support Worker (Child), you will play a crucial role in providing day-to-day care, support and guidance to children in a residential setting. This position involves working closely with children to create a safe, nurturing and structured environment, promoting their well-being and personal development.
The School:
GSL Education ‘Newcastle Branch’ are currently working in partnership with a well-resourced primary school in Gateshead that requires a Residential Support Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are considering a career in teaching and are keen to gain valuable experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous experience working with children in a residential or similar setting.
- Possess a genuine passion for working with vulnerable children and a commitment to their well-being.
- Be patient, empathetic and understanding approach to care.
- Contain flexibility and adaptability to cover various subjects.
- Have a passion for education and supporting students' learning progress.
- Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
- Have strong communication and classroom management, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a classroom effectively.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and who can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Greater London.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Residential Support Worker’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.