Night Residential Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Supervise young people during waking night shifts in a residential setting
• Support individuals with behaviours that challenge
• Administer medication as required by student needs
• Undertake essential household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and laundry while residents are asleep
• Maintain accurate reports and records

Requirements

• Must be at least 23 years old
• A patient, caring, and compassionate child-centered approach
• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to provide personal care and administer medication
• Resilience and the ability to react calmly in challenging situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a residential setting
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£29,308 - £29,834 depending on qualifications)
• Valuable training opportunities, including an in-depth induction to the PSTE curriculum
• Access to academic research opportunities and an MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash

About the Company

Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity that operates across England, Scotland, and Wales. We utilize Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Our work is inspired by the principles of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin, and William Morris, helping individuals re-imagine their potential through hand, head, heart, and place.