Children’s Support Worker / Therapeutic Boarding Staff

Children’s Support Worker / Therapeutic Boarding Staff Wilds Lodge School – Rutland Starting from £23,144 (Actual Salary) Permanent, Full Time and Term Time Only Start date: 1st September 2026 We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional learners. We are looking for people who are child centred and have a real care and desire to help improve the lives of our young people. If you are interested in joining us, regardless of experience or qualifications, please get in touch on the details listed below. Your new role We are currently recruiting for Therapeutic Boarding Staff to work in a friendly and supportive environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people. The appointed person will become a member of the residential care team; working on a house group with up to 20 learners; and having personal support worker responsibilities for up to 5 learners; as directed by the team leader. You will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/AHD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this just might be the job for you. Working Hours: ● Shifts include 2.30pm - 10.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am - 4.00pm Friday plus flexi time totalling 42.5 hours a week. ● Term time only About Wilds Lodge Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners. The key to the suc