Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker - Wandsworth - September 2025 Start 
Pertemps Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential provision for deaf students at a deaf school in Wandsworth. The school is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated care team from September 2025. 
 
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the educational, emotional, and social development of deaf children and young people in a residential setting. The successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils during the school week. 
 
Location: Wandsworth 
Start Date: September 2025 
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (39 weeks including INSETs) 
Hours: 38.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, including sleep-in duties) 
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 
 
About the Role: 

• Promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of pupils within the residential setting 

• Assist students in developing independence and life skills through structured routines and activities 

• Support students with personal care, daily routines, behaviour, and communication 

• Plan and participate in after-school activities and recreational outings 

• Carry out sleep-in duties and be on-call during the night on a rota basis 

• Work collaboratively with the residential team, teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals 

• Monitor and record student progress and contribute to care plans and reports 

• Support the development of personalised strategies for students with diverse needs 

 
The Ideal Candidate Will: 

• Have previous experience as a Residential Support Worker or similar role, ideally in a school or care setting 

• Have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities 

• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of deaf learners and willingness to use/sign communication systems 

• Be willing to work flexibly, including evenings and sleep-ins 

• Be calm, compassionate, and confident in managing challenging behaviours when they arise 

• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care 

• Be committed to safeguarding, teamwork, and creating a positive, inclusive environment 

 
Why Join This Residential Provision? 

• Supportive leadership and experienced residential care team 

• Opportunity to work closely with deaf learners in a specialist setting 

• Regular training and CPD including British Sign Language (BSL) and safeguarding 

• Well-established routines and care structures in place 

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in young people’s lives 

 
To Apply: 
Follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV to jake.crump@pertempseducation.co.uk, or call 020 3897 1563 for more information.