Residential Support Worker

StartMonday; Dover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Folkestone seeks a Residential Support Worker to provide care and support for children with learning disabilities. The role includes significant responsibilities in promoting safety and personal growth within a nurturing environment, with a competitive salary of up to £31,000. Applicants must have a proven background in care and the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development opportunities

Staff recognition schemes

Team-building days

Bespoke training packages

Access to counselling support

Qualifications

• Experience working in care settings with children and young people.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children and young people.
• Help develop life skills and build confidence.
• Promote safety, wellbeing, and personal growth.

Skills

Proven background in care

Ability to perform sleep-in shifts

Job description

Overview

Residential Support Worker - Children's Specialist Home (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Folkestone
Salary: Up to £31,000 (including 2 sleep-ins per week)

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be responsible for providing direct care and support to children and young people, helping them develop life skills, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. Your role is crucial in promoting safety, wellbeing, and personal growth in a nurturing environment.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for a Residential Support Worker who wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in care. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help shape their future and contribute to a stable, loving home environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £29,000 (including 2 sleep-ins per week)
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Team-building days and social events
• Awards and achievement ceremonies
• Strong and consistent management support
• Bespoke training packages (including Level 3, 4, and 5 Child & Adult Care Diplomas)
• Personal and professional development coaching
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support sessions

Requirements

To succeed as a Residential Support Worker, you must have:

• A proven background in care
• The legal right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete regular sleep-in shifts

Please note: Unfortunately, our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship or employ anyone who requires a visa to work in the UK.

If you're interested in this opportunity and want to learn more, please call Jo or email your CV to apply. Full job descriptions and application packs are available. All applications are treated in strict confidence.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.