Vacancy Details

Description

Residential Support Worker

Grade 6 Point 9 (£27,254)

*plus additional sleeping in allowance*

CICELY HAUGHTON SCHOOL,

 Mill Lane Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent

01782 550202

Headteacher: Mrs J Hancock

Grade 6 Point 9 (£27,254)

*plus additional sleeping in allowance*

The pupils who attend Cicely Haughton come from all across Staffordshire and have Education Health Care Plans for Special Educational Needs for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties with resulting behavioural problems. Our aim at Cicely Haughton School is to make our Residential pupils feel safe, valued and listened to. We are seeking someone who has patience, a sense of humour, a lot of energy and enjoys working with young people.

 The job will be varied and will include:

• Supporting young people to have fun, trust adults, make friends and develop their self-confidence.
• Maintaining a safe, secure and pleasant environment for the young people to live in.
• Working with other staff and on your own to prepare activities.
• The role includes working 3 x evenings per week in the Residential Educational provision and this will include a minimum of one sleep-in per week.
• Leading by example and being a good role model.
• Keeping up to date observations and records and feeding back to parents and guardians.  

In return the school will provide access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes which include:

• Training & Development: We invest in our staff, offering essential training as part of our comprehensive Staff Development Programme, with additional professional development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
• Supportive Environment: Our school community is warm and welcoming. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
• Meaningful Work: You’ll have the chance to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential, creating lasting positive change in their lives.
• Access to excellent benefits: We offer a comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Program, including:
• Tech and Cycle-to-Work schemes
• Online gym classes and health & wellbeing support
• Financial advice services
• hinkwell fast-track counselling
• Physiotherapy and retail discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, and for days out.  

Cicely Haughton School is seeking to appoint a Residential Support Worker to work within our Residential provision, rostered for weekdays 37 hours per week, with occasional split shifts and sleep-in requirements, for which an additional allowance is paid.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an “Outstanding Residential School” where emphasis is put on teamwork, mutual respect and hard work. 

We require a motivated and confident team member who possesses the ability to build positive relationships with young people who have a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The role enables autonomy to co-manage a group of young people to enhance their independence, resilience, and self-confidence through nurture, leisure and community-based activities. Emphasis is also placed on improving areas related to daily life skills such as personal care and independence.

The successful candidate will be provided with an extensive induction and training programme, with support to complete relevant and adequate qualifications, and the opportunity to expand your own professional development and knowledge base. 

Visits to the school are advised prior to shortlisting – please contact Karen Rutter (Head of Care) krutter@cicely.manorhall.academy – 01782 550202 to arrange a visit and if you would wish to discuss the role further.

Applications should be completed on My New Term – www.mynewterm.com

Visits to be held Tuesday 7^th October 2025 at 15:15pm

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 14^th October 2025

Interviews Wednesday 22^nd October 2025.

For more information about Manor Hall Academy Trust visit www.manorhall.academy

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website www.cicelyhaughton.staffs.sch.uk.  Please note that this post is subject to satisfactory references prior to interview.

This position is subject to a criminal recordscheck from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024.

We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.