Residential Support Worker

at  Aspris

AT ASPRIS, WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE THE BEST CHANCE TO GROW, DEVELOP AND RECEIVE SUPPORT THAT PREPARES THEM FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE. OUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS ARE CRUCIAL IN HELPING US TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION.

Unsted Park School is a specialist residential and day school/6th form college for children and young people with higher functioning autism. We are committed to providing the highest level of education and care in a safe, positive environment that enables each individual to achieve his or her maximum potential.
The focus of the whole school approach is in three core areas: education, independence and inclusion. Based on these core areas we provide individual, child-centred programmes which recognise individual abilities and strengths and help students to reach their full potential.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for compassionate, friendly and genuinely caring individuals who want to give our young people the best possible chance to succeed.

If you’re the type of person who:

• Thrives as part of a team
• Is resilient, patient and understanding
• Has a natural flair for making people smile
• Is always around to lend a listening ear
• Is partial to a film night, baking or Xbox game

Previous experience of working within a special needs environment is desirable together with an NVQ3 or L4 Diploma in relevant Care/Children & Young People related area (or willing to work towards this qualification).
But don’t worry if you don’t have any experience working with children, we will provide all the support and training you need to build a fulfilling career that you can be proud of, including fully funded qualifications.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide emotional support to our young people and help with day-to-day activities such as getting washed, dressed and out to school. If you are working a shift during the weekend, you will barely be on-site at the home because the fun is elsewhere think theme parks, bowling alleys, cinemas and zoos. You’ll have so much fun that you’ll almost forget you’re at work.
With the good times will come challenging times, with our homes accommodating young people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs. Although our Residential Support Workers tell us that the strong relationships and lasting memories that you create together will more than make up for these challenges. For them, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a young person overcome difficulties and progress.