About this role
Residential Support Worker
Loxley Hall School | Manor Hall Academy Trust
£27,254 - £30,024 + Sleep-in AllowanceFull Training Whole-Year Pay No working weekends or School HolidaysAre you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Join our Residential Provision and help create positive experiences for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to inspire, support, and celebrate success every day.
Why Join Us?
No weekends or school holidays - enjoy a great work-life balanceFull training provided - no previous experience requiredSleep-in allowance - Paid additionally to salary.Be part of a supportive, dynamic team that values your ideas and interestsWhat You’ll Do
Build trust and confidence with young people as a keyworkerSupport life skills like cooking, support student in making beds, and personal developmentDeliver and support fun activities—cinema, bowling, crafts, swimming, or share your hobbies!Prepare meals and complete at least one paid sleep-in per weekSupport in school one day per week (no prior school experience needed)Maintain a safe, positive environment and keep key working recordsWhat We’re Looking For
Driving license (essential for transporting children in school vehicles)Patience, energy, sense of humour, and commitmentSafeguarding awareness (Enhanced DBS check required)A Typical Evening in Residence for the children:
3:00 PM - Collect residents from school4:00 PM - Tea time4:30 PM - Plan evening activity (on or offsite)5:00-8:00 PM - Free time or activities (cinema, bowling, crafts, etc.)8:00 PM - Shower/bath time8:30 PM - Supper and free time9:30/10 PM - Settle for the eveningMorning routine: 8:00-9:00 AM - Breakfast and prepare for school
What Makes This Role Special?
You won’t just be supporting—you’ll be joining in the fun! Our activity schedule is packed with opportunities to share your interests and hobbies, including:
🎨 Creative activities: Cooking, baking, crafts, art, canvas making etc… 🎮 Games & entertainment: Board games, consoles (timed), movie nights, quizzes, bingo… 🏀 Sports & fitness: Basketball, football, badminton, dodgeball, boxing tuition, volleyball, Gym usage. 🌳 Outdoor adventures: Bush craft, gardening, woods walks, bike track, scooters, BMX, mountain bikes 🎯 Fun extras: Nerf wars, laser tag, ghost walks, metal detecting (“digging for gold”), RC cars and annual camping trip. 🎬 Trips out: Swimming, cinema, bowling, ice skating, fishing, golf driving range, Snooker/pool plus much more..
If you have hobbies or skills you’d love to share, we welcome them! Help us make every day exciting and rewarding for the young people in our care.
Closing Date: 9 August 2026 | Interviews: 12 August 2026 | Start: 1 September 2026
Building Relationships | Celebrating Success | Promoting Change
Copy of example rota below:
GSW Rota
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1pm-10pm
(9)
8.30am- 3pm
(6.5) School day
2.30pm-10pm
(7.5)
1pm-11pm
(10)
Sleep in + Cooking.
7am-1pm
(6)
Safeguarding & Recruitment Checks We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and satisfactory references prior to interview.You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here: Policies - Loxley Hall School