Job Description

Salary: 25,185 to 25,989 per annum pro rata (12,959 to 13,372 actual salary for 22 hours per week plus "sleep in" payment. As part of this role, you will be required to do 2 "sleep ins" per week. if you complete eight sleep-ins per month, that will add approximately 344 per month to your gross salary)

Contract: Fixed term, term time only

Hours: 22 hours per week

Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, St John's Catholic Specialist School

2 x Temporary Residential Care staff
Fixed Term Contract until August 2026
Term time only - no weekends, Part- time roles available - 22 hours per week, plus 2 "sleep ins" per week

Vacancy 1 - Monday Night, Wednesday Night - 22hrs
Vacancy 2 - Tuesday Night, Thursday Night - 22hrs

NJC points 4 to 6 depending on qualifications and experience, 25,185 to 25,989 pro rata
(12,959 to 13,372 actual salary for 22 hours per week plus "sleep in" payment. As part of this role, you will be required to do 2 "sleep ins" per week. if you complete eight sleep-ins per month, that will add approximately 344 per month to your gross salary)



St John's Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life.

We are looking for a caring individuals to join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues working with St John's students at school or college. Every day is different and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. We also support young people by promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

Our residential care team support young people outside the school day and a typical shift would be 2pm-11pm with an overnight sleep-in for which an additional allowance is paid, then 7am-9am the following morning.

The role includes:
Supporting students in a wide range of leisure activities

Developing our young people's independence and their skills in meal planning, cooking and general organisation skills.

Supporting students' health and well-being as well as giving medication

Enhancing pupils' communication skills

Promoting pupils' self-esteem, independence and participation within the school and wider community


Our ideal candidate will be someone who is compassionate but purposeful, focussing on maximising pupils' progress someone who works well in a team and is open to developing new skills. We are looking for people who want to make a positive difference every day and are committed to helping all our young people feel respected and valued.

In return, we can offer:
Comprehensive training including achieving NVQ 3 childcare

Coaching from knowledgeable and experienced colleagues

A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff

A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best


If you would like to know more about St John's, we would be happy to arrange a visit. To download an application pack https://www.stjohns.org.uk/ and for further details and an application pack contact Mrs Karen Holt - karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144).

Key documents

Job description.docx

Key dates

Closing Date: 9th January 2026
Interview Date: TBC

St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.



North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Residential Care Workers

Salary:

25,185 - 25,989

Posted:

18/12/2025

Closing date:

09/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59