Children's Residential Support Worker (Female)

Job description

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
• Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies

Requirements:

• 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Canterbury

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English