Your RoleResidential Care Worker Are you an experienced Residential Care Worker looking for a new challenge?Ready to take the next step in your career and do something truly meaningful?Curious about working with Deaf young people and learning British Sign Language (BSL)?
We’re seeking Residential Care Workers to join our inspiring team supporting our students (aged 9-25) to develop their independent living skills, whilst supporting their education. The role will be in our on-site residential flats at the Academy, working term time only.Every day as a Residential Care Worker is different. You’ll be supporting our young people who live in our to develop their independent living skills, as well as organising social activities, for example, activities in the local community, trips to the beach, cinema or bowling, as well as trips further afield. Our students spend their day in our School or College, some also doing work placements or qualifications elsewhere, after which they return to our residential care flats. The shift pattern for this role is therefore outside of 'school hours'.You’ll bring:Experience supporting children or young peopleA caring, resilient and positive approachA commitment to learning BSL (we’ll train you)Curiosity, teamwork and a desire to develop(Optional but beneficial) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
If you’re already qualified at Level 3, fantastic. But if your experience comes from education or another support role, that’s valuable too — we’ll help you grow into the role and sponsor you to achieve your diploma.Why the Deaf Academy?
We’re an award‑winning organisation with a unique culture where student and staff development is at the heart of everything we do.This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to learn a new language, become part of the Deaf community, and help young people achieve incredible things.What we’re looking for:
You might be an experienced Residential Care Worker, or someone who has supported young people in another setting and is ready to transition into residential work with purpose. If you are working in a residential childcare, SEN or education setting and are ready for a new direction - we’d love to hear from you!What the role involves
Every day is different. You’ll be:Supporting young people to build confidence and independenceOrganising and taking part in social activities — from beach trips to bowling, cinema outings, local activities and adventures further afieldCreating a positive, nurturing environment where young people can thriveWorking closely with residential, education and clinical teams to support each student’s goalsOur students attend School or College during the day (some also take part in external work placements) and return to the residential flats in the evenings — meaning your work will mostly take place outside of daytime education hours.
Shift Pattern
There are 2 teams that you may be placed in, each team works 42 hours per week, details of which can be discussed further at interview:2 teams that share a 2-week rota including weekends (working some evenings including sleep-ins, and 1 in every 2 weekends during the term)a team that work Monday to Friday across morning and afternoon/evening hours.
What you’ll bring:A caring, positive and proactive approachA commitment to learn British Sign Language (full training provided)Curiosity, teamwork and a desire to grow professionallyExperience supporting children or young people (desirable but not essential)Experience of BSL or a can do attitude to learn BSL alongside your roleA Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (helpful but not required — we will sponsor you)
If you already hold the Diploma, great. If not, your passion and potential matter just as much — we’ll support your development every step of the way.Why the Deaf Academy?
Here at the Deaf Academy, student and staff development is at the heart of everything we do. We are an award‑winning organisation with a unique culture and joining us means becoming part of the Deaf community and learning valuable new skills — including a new language.This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to do something meaningful every day.What we offer13 weeks of holiday (rare in care roles!)Weekly staff CPD and development sessionsWork in a large team of supportive Residential Care WorkersFully funded BSL training and in‑house lessonsA collaborative, inclusive and inspiring cultureProgression opportunities and specialist trainingA beautiful coastal location close to the beach
*This position is working during the academy's term time, plus an additional 5 training days. The minimum salary for this role with no sleep-in rate applied is £24,823 per annum (this would apply to those only working the Monday-Friday shift pattern). The salary including sleep-ins may be up to £27,784 per annum (this includes payment for the maximum amount of sleep-ins possible for those working on full shift pattern), or £29,959 per annum for those at top of the pay scale.
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