Support Worker- Lancaster

Are you passionate about empowering young adults to thrive in their daily lives? Randstad is proud to partner with Salutem Care & Education at Beaumont College in Lancaster. We are recruiting dedicated Residential Support Workers to assist young adults (aged 18-25) and school leavers with complex autism, physical disabilities, and long-term health conditions.

In this role, you will be a vital part of a 24/7 care team, providing hands-on, person-centred care and support within the on-site residential homes. Whether helping residents with daily routines or supporting them to build independent life skills at home and in the community, you will make a tangible difference every day.

PAYE (Accrued): £12.71/hour (+ £1.72/hour holiday pot)

PAYE (Rolled-Up): £14.34/hour (holiday pay included)

Umbrella Rate: £16.88/hour

Flexible Shift Patterns: Choose from three set shift options-or combine more than one pattern to maximise your hours (for example, pairing an evening shift with a waking night):

Morning Shifts: 07:30 - 13:30 (6 hours)

Evening Shifts: 15:30 - 21:30 (6 hours)

Waking Nights: 21:30 - 07:30 (10 hours)

Rewarding Residential Setting: Support young adults in a vibrant, specialist residential environment.

Fast-Track Onboarding: Dedicated 1-on-1 registration support from your local consultant.

Assist residents within on-site residential homes with morning and evening routines, meal preparation, and building independent life skills.

Support residents with meaningful home-based activities, hobbies, and social engagement.

Conduct welfare checks and provide essential support during waking night shifts.

Deliver sensitive, dignified personal care tailored to individual mobility and health requirements.

Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to promote resident choice, safety, and independence.

Accompany residents on community outings and appointments to foster confidence and real-world skills.

Maintain accurate records, daily observations, and effective handovers between shift teams.

Prior experience in residential care, supported living, or specialist care settings is essential; experience supporting complex autism or severe disabilities is highly valued.

A patient, proactive, and compassionate approach that prioritises dignity and autonomy.

Willingness to assist with personal care and moving and handling tasks.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting.

Must possess a valid Right to Work in the UK.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (or willingness to complete a new check).

Company Description Located on Slyne Road, Lancaster, Beaumont College is a specialist post-16 educational institution featuring dedicated on-site residential homes. Working within the residential team means joining a supportive environment committed to high-quality, person-centred care and personal development for young adults.

To Apply Ready to make a meaningful difference in residential care? Click Apply Now or send your CV directly to Jasmine Hyare () to fast-track your registration for Beaumont College Lancaster. For further assistance, contact us at .

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.