St John’s Catholic Specialist School

Church Street
Boston Spa
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS23 6DF

Phone: 01937 842144
www.stjohns.org.uk

Residential Care staff

Term time only – no weekends, Part- time role available – 22 hours per week

NJC points 4 to 6 depending on qualifications and experience, £25,185 to £25,989 pro rata (£12,959 to £13,372 actual salary
for 22 hours per week).

St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is
to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life.

We are looking for a caring individual to join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues working with St John’s
students at school or college. Every day is different and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include
sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of
dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. We also support young
people by promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

Our residential care team support young people outside the school day and a typical shift would be 2pm-11pm with an
overnight sleep-in for which an additional allowance is paid. Staff would normally do two shifts per week, dependent on
hours worked.

The role includes:

Supporting students in a wide range of leisure activities

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  Developing our young people’s independence and their skills in meal planning, cooking and general organisation skills.
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Supporting students’ health and well-being as well as giving medication
Enhancing pupils’ communication skills
Promoting pupils’ self-esteem, independence and participation within the school and wider community

Our ideal candidate will be someone who is compassionate but purposeful, focussing on maximising pupils’ progress someone
who works well in a team and is open to developing new skills. We are looking for people who want to make a positive
difference every day and are committed to helping all our young people feel respected and valued.

In return, we can offer:

  Comprehensive training including achieving NVQ 3 childcare qualifications
  Coaching from knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
  A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff
  A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best

If you would like to know more about St John’s, we would be happy to arrange a visit so you can see for yourself
what a rewarding and enjoyable role this is. For further details and an application pack contact Mrs Karen Holt  -
karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144). Closing Date Tuesday 14 October 2025, Interview Date, week
commencing 20th October 2025.

St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to
share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references
regarding your suitability to work with children.  We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of
Leeds.