Overview
Beaumont College is a very special place. We provide highly personalised pathways for special school leavers, and we support them in the journey to become adults, and to live independent and fulfilling lives as far as possible.
Student Support Workers (Residential) work directly with residential students in their living area, and in timetabled learning. Postholders will develop the insight, skills and competencies to support students to thrive as young adults. Students are all special school leavers, with ambitious visions for busy fulfilling lives at and beyond college.
Students are considered to have special educational needs and disabilities. Our students follow a pathway relevant to their starting points, and student support workers can develop specialist knowledge behaviours and skills in working with individuals who have complex, multiple and profound disabilities, through to those who aspire to gain paid or voluntary employment.
As a specialist post-16 college setting, we have a wide range of health professionals including nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language specialists, physiotherapists and eating and drinking specialists, along with an ethos to support and promote positive behaviours. Senior Student Support Workers work with teachers, tutors and health professionals to extend learning into life outside of the college setting. The goal is resilient graduates, who are confident as young adults and believe in themselves; they show this through reduced reliance on others and through self-advocacy. Our students enjoy learning and they love our college, so we do have a lot to smile about. We are a close knit team and would welcome new colleagues to be part of this enabling, empowering and equipping world of supporting students to fulfil their potential.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities? Beaumont College, part of Salutem Care and Education, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to take on a deputy role within our team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead by example, support staff development, and ensure the highest standards of care and support are delivered consistently.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Support Worker:
- Lead on care planning, behaviour support strategies, and health & safety risk assessments for students
- Deliver and monitor high-quality personal care and support tailored to individual needs
- Provide staff supervision and training to ensure competency and confidence across the team
- Act as deputy to the Team Leader, ensuring smooth operations in their absence
- Maintain accurate records using approved systems
- Administer medication and delegated healthcare tasks following robust protocols
- Promote dignity, respect, and inclusion in all aspects of student support
- Safeguard student wellbeing and report concerns in line with policy
- Support students in educational, social, and community activities, including evenings and weekends
- Champion effective communication across teams, families, and external professionals
- Embed positive behaviour support strategies and promote a calm, productive environment
- Uphold cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health and care legislation
- Encourage student independence, self-advocacy, and personal development
What We’re Looking For:
- Empathy and understanding for young people with SEND
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice
- Willingness to undertake delegated healthcare tasks and training
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and person-centred care
- Passion for promoting independence and meaningful lives
Why Join Us?
Beaumont College is more than just a workplace – it’s a community. We offer:
- A positive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for career development and training
- The chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people
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Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
