Job Description

Maples - Residential Care Support Worker

(Children & Young People)

St Bernard's School, Louth

We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual to join our highly dedicated residential support team, who provide short break respite for young people with a range of additional needs.

Working on a two-week fixed rota basis, we have an exciting recruitment opportunity within our dedicated team of support workers (various hours depending on experience and need).

Maples Residential Unit, based in the grounds of St Bernard's School, is dedicated to providing care and support to children and young people with complex, severe, moderate additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, communication and interaction differences. We endeavour to create a home from home environment that meets the varied needs of the children and young people we support, to enable them to feel safe, to thrive, to enrich their lives and to develop and achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated support worker who is willing to go above and beyond for the children and young people we support, to join our family of dedicated staff to work within our residential provision, and to help us continue to transform the lives and life chances of our young people.

The post will be based in Maples Residential unit at St Bernard's School in Louth, and the applicant should have energy for supporting positive behaviour, communication and complex needs. The successful candidate will need to

Be willing to work within a team to support groups of children and young people with additional needs, under the leadership of the Residential Manager.

Provide support to other staff and the Residential Manager across a range of child centred activities, to promote child development and independence, as part of a team, responding to the needs of the young people.

Hold a Level 3 in residential care or equivalent, or be willing to undertake a relevant qualification in accordance with National Care Standards (funded by Inspire ICCT).

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

What we can offer in return

A fixed two-week rota, providing employees with both stability and flexibility

A contributory pension

Career progression opportunities

Along with a competitive salary - Grade G4 Point 9 - 25,183.00 (FTE)

Employee discount scheme with Perkbox

Employee health and wellbeing support

Ample secure car parking

Free Enhanced DBS and uniform

This is a great opportunity to further your career within an environment committed to the young people we support, and the wellbeing and professional development of our staff team.

Closing date: - Friday 5th September 2025

Interview Date: - to be confirmed.

Please Note: We will be on our summer break from Wednesday 23rd July 2025 to 1st September 2025. Any applications or inquiries received during this time period will be reviewed upon our return.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applications may be subject to a social media presence check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,183.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025