Residential Support Worker - South West London

Posted 01 October 2018
Salary Negotiable
LocationSutton
Job type Permanent
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceNat55_1538391064
Contact NameSophie Child

Job description

Remedy are looking for Residential Workers to provide support for students with a wide range of needs and communication methods.

Staff must be able to work shift hours, on rota, as required. A working day usually falls between the hours of 1pm - 10.30pm. We are looking for a Senior Residential Worker that has excellent communication skills, with a good knowledge of d/Deafness, communication difficulties, challenging behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

This role requires:

  • Assessing each resident's needs and progress
  • Providing physical care
  • Creating a safe and positive living environment
  • Setting boundaries for young people's behaviour
  • Offering one-to-one counselling or leading group therapy sessions
  • Providing leisure and creative opportunities
  • Teaching daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits
  • Helping residents to deal with problems and become independent
  • Keeping records and writing reports
  • Liaising with resident's families
  • Working with other health and care

If you are in this role please apply, if you require more information please contact Sophie at Remedy.