Children’s Residential Support Worker (11)

Channels & Choices Therapeutic Children's Services; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapeutic children's support organization in Dover seeks a Children's Residential Support Worker to provide safety and therapeutic care. The role involves assisting with daily routines and fostering positive relationships with children. Applicants must be 21 or older and possess good communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay rate and various additional benefits including private medical care and a chance for professional development.

Benefits

Private Optical, Dental and Audiological cover

Private Medical care

Loyalty scheme with extra leave

Long service awards

Team building days

Health and wellbeing support

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or over.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Adapt or modify approach to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, support, and nurture to children.
• Assist with daily routines including school preparation.
• Engage in meaningful interactions to foster relationships.

Skills

Good communication skills

Calm, approachable manner

Ability to work under own initiative

Teamwork

Basic housekeeping skills

Basic cooking skills

Job description

Salary: £13.30 per hour + £60 per sleep in and a consistent working pattern which gives you more structured shifts and consecutive days off.

Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Positions available: 11

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Dover | Deal | Sandwich

What makes us different?

• We make a house a home: Each of our current homes looks just like a regular family home with either 3, 4 or 5 children.
• Therapeutic Care: Each of our homes has an allocated therapist who supports the children and staff alike through monthly therapeutic thinking time (TTT’S).
• Training: You’ll receive a full induction training package, as well as additional therapeutic training and a fully funded level 3 diploma in residential children’s service.
• Progression: We have fantastic progress rates within all our homes with many of our support workers becoming senior, deputy managers or even registered managers!

Additional Perks, Rewards, And Benefits

• Private Optical, Dental and Audiological cover
• Private Medical care
• Loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service, up to 5 extra days.
• Long service awards for 5-, 10- and 15-years’ service
• Regular team building days, parties, meals and more!
• Complimentary health and wellbeing support with our employee’s assistance programme
• Full Training Package. This includes a fully funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare qualification.

What does the job involve?

You will play a pivotal role in providing safety, support, therapeutic care, guidance, and nurture to the children and young people in our Therapeutic Community. This will include assisting the children with their daily routines including preparation for school, participation in extra‑curricular activities and mealtime preparation. You will share experiences and engage in meaningful interactions to foster positive relationships and sense of belonging. Using the skills you have acquired through training; you will provide therapeutic support and care tailored to the individual needs of each child who may have experienced trauma in their younger years, helping to build a more positive outcome for them. This is a physically and mentally demanding role that will challenge and reward you.

What We Are Looking For

• Due to company policy, you must be 21 years of age or over.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non‑judgemental.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Basic housekeeping and cooking skills.

Please note that we do not provide Sponsorship.

If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team on 01304361888.