Residential Support Worker - Children's Services

Sterling Cross Trading LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children and young people's care provider is seeking a passionate Residential Support Worker to deliver outstanding care in Dover. You will support young residents in developing confidence and independent living skills in a nurturing environment. This full-time, permanent opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in young people's lives. Flexibility and a DBS check are essential.

Benefits

Learning and development support

Casual dress code

Health and wellbeing programme

Professional support network

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Able to be flexible with shift pattern including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience working within a children's home is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to residents.
• Help residents build confidence and independent living skills.
• Create a nurturing environment for self-expression and development.

Skills

Flexibility with shift patterns

Childcare skills

Communication skills

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

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