Residential Support Worker

Tonbridge - UK

Monthly Salary: GBP 28500 - 28500

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

EduTalent Group are recruiting a Residential Support Officer to support residential students in a further education environment in Tonbridge. The role focuses on ensuring the safety wellbeing and personal development of students living on site while helping them engage fully in both academic and enrichment activities. This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to make a real difference in students lives.

Key Duties:

Provide 24-hour pastoral care and support for students in residential accommodation.
Plan deliver and oversee enrichment activities to support students personal and social development.
Support students in developing independent living skills and achieving academic targets.
Monitor attendance behaviour and progress liaising with academic staff and additional support teams.
Maintain safeguarding standards and compliance with statutory guidance including reporting incidents and concerns.
Conduct regular checks of accommodation blocks and communal areas ensuring health and safety standards are met.
Respond to emergencies including fire alarms and student welfare concerns.
Act as a positive role model modelling professional behaviour and effective communication with students parents and colleagues.

Skills and Experience:

Level 3 qualification or equivalent; Level 2 in English and maths.
First Aid and safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
Experience working with young people in residential educational or mentoring roles.
Strong communication organisational and IT skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team following a shift rota.
Full clean driving licence.(desirable)
Flexible calm and professional approach to challenging situations.

Benefits: