Children's Residential Support Worker (Female)
1 day ago
Canterbury
Job Title: Residential Support Worker Location: Canterbury, Kent Salary: £28,000 + sleep-in payments Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, various shifts Company Background: IntSol Care Personnel are partnered with a well-established, values-led health and social care provider with a strong presence across the South of England. Known for consistently Good to Outstanding Ofsted ratings, they provide high-quality care for children with complex emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). Role Overview: We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to provide practical, emotional, and educational support to children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. The role involves safeguarding their welfare, acting as a positive role model, and helping children achieve their potential. Key Duties: • Support children’s physical, emotional, behavioural, and educational needs, • Act as a key worker providing 1:1 guidance, advocacy, and support for learning and activities, • Maintain and follow care plans, keeping accurate records, • Promote positive behaviour and social development, • Work collaboratively with colleagues, attending team meetings and contributing to care planning, • Secondary education (Level 3 childcare qualification desirable), • Clean driving licence, • Experience in residential care or working with children, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Awareness of safeguarding and equal opportunities, • Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team, • Emotional resilience and understanding of challenging behaviour