Casual Support Worker – Lingfield, Surrey £11.91 per hour Term-Time only Day and night shifts available St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our students, and promotes the welfare of all learners. All recruitment activity is carried out following the guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC). All successful applicants are subject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process, in full. This includes relevant Disclosure Certificate (DBS) with relevant Barring Service checks, and referencing before employment can commence. Would you like to represent St Piers, an incredible place for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive? About The Job As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide dedicated support to individuals in a residential care setting. You will assist in fostering a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, enabling residents to live as independently as possible. Your role will include: Working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care for residents Assisting residents with daily activities, promoting independence and choice Supporting individuals with personal care needs, ensuring their well-being and dignity Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care plans Engaging with residents in meaningful activities that promote their physical, emotional, and social well-being Ensuring high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety in the residential home About You We welcome applications from individuals with or without previous experience in care. We value the following qualities in our Residential Support Workers: A passion for supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for those in your care Creativity in developing engaging activities Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic care environment The ability to demonstrate initiative and resilience in challenging situations Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing A desire to learn and develop professionally If this sounds like you then we would love to discuss your next career move with you. More about St Piers St Piers sits in the Education Directorate of Young Epilepsy, the leading national charity working exclusively to improve the lives of children and young people with epilepsy and/or associated conditions. We are a non-maintained residential special school for 5–25-year-olds, and we are an innovative and creative School and College for students with SEND, and a large percentage of our cohort have Epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties, along with communication difficulties. St Piers provides a variety of interactive and inclusive environments, both indoors and outdoors, which support the pursuit of ambitions and aspirations through a whole range of exciting and creative spaces. All our students are put at the heart of the learning experience, through providing an environment where everyone can make progress and gain new skills. St Piers is a Centre of Excellence [IQM] for inclusion, and is a member of Challenge Partners [Quality Assurance Review (2019) judged ‘outstanding’]. St Piers School is rated ‘Good’ [Ofsted 2023]. St Piers College is rated ‘Outstanding’ [Ofsted 2024]. To find out more about St. Piers, and to take a virtual tour of our campus, please click here. St Piers is part of Young Epilepsy. To find out more about Young Epilepsy, please click here. As an employee of St. Piers, you will receive… Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including the chance to complete your Care Certificate Free parking onsite Competitive annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) Subsidised onsite dining in our beautiful restaurant Your Rewards – access to nationwide discounts and benefits Gym membership options (onsite and off-site) An occupational pension scheme Genuine opportunities for career progression Onsite accommodation available ( subject to availability ) If you live locally and rent, why not consider our onsite accomodation which can often be found well below market average? Part-time/Flexible working: Alongside traditional working hours, we welcome applications from those seeking more flexible working patterns. We are always happy to explore if, and how, we can accommodate specific requirements. APPLY TODAY If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay and apply today Young Epilepsy reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy early. Depending on the amount of interest our vacancies receive it is not always possible to respond to everyone who applies. Whereever possible, we will do our utmost to respond to as many people as we can. Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed. Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales). INDLSW