Residential Support Worker - Children's Services

Sterling Cross Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A children and young people's care provider in Kent is seeking a Residential Support Worker to deliver outstanding residential care in Dover. This permanent, full-time position focuses on supporting young people in developing independence and confidence. The role requires flexibility in shift patterns and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. With benefits like health programs and a pension scheme, this opportunity allows for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Learning and development support

Casual dress code

Health and wellbeing programme

Professional support network

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Able to provide comprehensive support to build residents' confidence.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in developing independent living skills.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Encourage self-expression and personal development.

Skills

Flexible with shift patterns

Experience working in children's home

Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

A Kent-based children and young people’s care provider is now looking for an enthusiastic Residential Support Worker to help provide outstanding residential care in Dover.

The team provides safe, stable and nurturing homes for looked‑after children and young people, with a focus on small low‑occupancy services to personalise wellbeing and healthy lifestyle support as much as possible.

Depending on your experience, you could join the team as a:

• Residential Support Worker
• Senior Residential Support Worker

You’ll provide comprehensive and dynamic support to help residents build their confidence and independent living skills, in an environment that values self‑expression and development.

This is a great opportunity for you to make a definitive, lasting impact on the lives of young people in the local area and to progress within a meaningful and rewarding career.

Whether you’re new to this environment or an established childcare worker, we would love to hear from you.

This is a permanent, full‑time Residential Support Worker position.

Person specification

• (Essential) Able to be flexible with shift pattern (mornings, afternoons, sleep‑ins, weekends)
• (Essential) Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
• (Desirable) Previous experience of working within a children’s home
• (Desirable) A relevant qualification, such as NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care / Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare / equivalent

Benefits and enhancements include

• Learning and development support through NWG Network
• Casual dress code
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Internal and external professional support network
• Pension scheme