Residential Support Worker

£27,254 - £30,518 ​ + excellent benefits Huge Small Victories Our school support workers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference Get out what you put in You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. You’ll be there to take care of our young people day to day, this involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. As a support worker at Witherslack Group you’ll be a part of a team that provides the support needed for success, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding career. One of the best environments in SEND Oversands School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Grange-over-Sands. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional diffculties and challenging behaviours. “Here we know every pupil, their story, how we can help and importantly how they can succeed.” This statement is brought to life through a dedicated lower school designed with input from the pupils; an upper school that