Youth Residential Support Specialist

RGIT Australia; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Small, personable team

Opportunity to help mould a new care-v

Accommodation not stated

Job summary

RGIT Australia is seeking enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join a Gravesend children’s home for ages 10–18. You will work in a small, personable team, providing high-quality care, safeguarding, daily living support, and emotional wellbeing.

This full-time role requires rota flexibility, DBS clearance, and a willingness to develop through comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Ability to take responsibility as a Support Worker for an allocated young person and provide positive role modelling, encouraging healthy relationships.
• Follow each Individual Behaviour and Risk Management Plan to safeguard our young people.
• Ability to work on a rota system including waking nights, bank holidays and weekends.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet home needs.
• Full driving licence would be desirable, willingness to complete qualification.
• Experience with young people would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children and ensure their views are heard.
• Build strong relationships with the young people in our care.
• Facilitate recreational needs and daily living skills, promoting emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain written records and write reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Flexible rota

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

RGIT Australia is seeking enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join a Gravesend children’s home for ages 10–18. You will work in a small, personable team, providing high-quality care, safeguarding, daily living support, and emotional wellbeing.

This full-time role requires rota flexibility, DBS clearance, and a willingness to develop through comprehensive induction and ongoing training.