Residential Support Worker - St Catherine's

Job Posted: 18 September 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Please see job description for rates
• Industries: Education Health & Social Care

Make a real difference in young people's lives. You'll work in our two supported living houses, helping young adults develop practical life skills while building their confidence and independence.

Your typical day might include:

• Supporting someone to plan and cook an independent meal
• Accompanying a student to their work placement or college course
• Helping with budgeting and banking skills
• Facilitating social activities and community engagement
• Working with our therapy team to implement communication strategies
• Maintaining detailed person-centred support records

Key working responsibilities: You'll be assigned as a key worker to specific students, meaning you'll build meaningful relationships and take lead responsibility for their support planning and progress reviews.

CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October 2025.

St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to enhanced-level disclosure and barring checks. Please click here to read our Child Protection policy. St Catherine’s, Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT. Registered charity number: 288148