Residential Support Worker - Children's Services in Dover)

Sterling Cross Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Dover is seeking a full-time Residential Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. The role aims to support young people's confidence and independent living skills. Candidates should be flexible and willing to undergo a DBS check. Opportunities for personal development are provided in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Learning and development support

Casual dress code

Health and wellbeing programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Able to provide comprehensive support to build residents' confidence.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience in a children's home is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding residential care in Dover.
• Help residents build independent living skills.
• Support personal development in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Flexibility with shift patterns

Empathy

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Overview

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
• And more