Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Residential Support Worker (Female)

(Female-only requirement is justified under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, where the role involves providing personal care to female residents.)

Role Purpose

To provide high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care to female residents living in a Supported Living/Residential environment. The role ensures safety, dignity, well-being and meaningful daily living for young adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver respectful, polite and professional personal care and daily living support. Build trusting, therapeutic relationships using empathy, patience and consistency. Promote independence, choice and positive risk-taking. Support with medication, health appointments, behavioural support plans and safeguarding expectations. Implement structured routines, activities and community engagement. Maintain accurate records (daily logs, incident forms, medication sheets, charts). Work collaboratively with families, social workers, behaviour teams and management. Maintain a clean, safe environment in line with infection control and Health & Safety. Contribute to reviews, team meetings, development plans and quality improvements. Drive residents to activities, appointments or community events.

Essential Requirements

Female

(Genuine Occupational Requirement).

Minimum 5 years' experience

in a care setting - ideally residential, supported living or complex needs services.

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

(minimum).

Full UK driving licence

and confident driving service users. Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure. Compassionate, patient, emotionally intelligent and respectful at all times. Ability to follow care plans, behaviour plans and safeguarding procedures. Able to work shifts, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required.

Desirable

Experience supporting individuals with autism, epilepsy, PBS, and non-verbal communication. Additional training: medication, manual handling, first aid, PROACT-SCIPr/MAPA or equivalent.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Residential Respite Support Worker Role

To deliver compassionate, consistent and high-quality care to young people accessing short-break/respite services. The role focuses on providing a safe, fun, structured and supportive environment where individuals can relax, develop skills and enjoy meaningful respite stays.

Key Responsibilities

Provide person-centred support with personal care, routines, emotional regulation and communication. Ensure the respite home is warm, safe, well-run and welcoming at all times. Support service users to participate in planned activities, outings and social opportunities. Manage transitions into and out of respite stays with professionalism and sensitivity. Maintain clear documentation including daily logs, incident reports and handovers. Uphold safeguarding, behaviour support plans and health protocols. Communicate effectively with families, social workers and professionals before, during and after stays. Contribute to household tasks and maintain high cleanliness standards. Drive young people to activities, appointments or drop-off/pick-up points.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience

in a care environment, ideally respite or residential settings.

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

(minimum).

Full UK driving licence

. Naturally compassionate, polite, patient and respectful. Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries. Confidently managing challenging behaviour using the training and guidance provided. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Desirable

Experience with autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy or complex needs. Previous work in respite/short-breaks services. Additional specialist training (PBS, epilepsy, manual handling, first aid). Ability to drive a mini-bus
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 87.50-375.00 per week

Expected hours: 7 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

residential care setting: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person