Residential Support Worker

StartMonday; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join a specialist home in Folkestone. You will provide essential care to children with learning disabilities, fostering their development and safety. Along with a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this role allows you to make a meaningful difference in vulnerable young lives.

Benefits

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

Bespoke training packages

Personal and professional development coaching

Access to counselling and wellbeing support sessions

Qualifications

• Proven background in care.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete regular sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children and young people.
• Help young people develop life skills and build confidence.
• Promote safety and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Supportive

Reliable

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Specialist Home (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Folkestone
Salary: Up to £29,000 (including 2 sleep-ins per week)
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join a specialist children's home in Folkestone, supporting young people with learning disabilities.
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.
Start Monday looks forward to hearing from you!