Residential Support Worker

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Home
Sandwich, Kent
£35,000 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential?
We are looking for caring, resilient and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our specialist children's residential service in Sandwich. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team that is committed to helping vulnerable children and young people achieve positive outcomes and build brighter futures.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people can develop confidence, resilience, independence and essential life skills. You will support them to engage in education, leisure activities, personal development opportunities and everyday experiences that help them reach their full potential.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is £35,000 per annum and includes up to 8 sleep-ins per month. If fewer than 8 sleep-ins are available, your salary will not be reduced. Additional sleep-ins are paid at £50 per sleep-in and any hours worked above your contracted monthly hours will be paid at your standard hourly rate.
We also offer flexible working patterns, enhanced maternity and paternity packages, a Staff Loyalty Scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, a Refer-a-Friend Scheme paying up to £2,000, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people living within our home. You will help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment, supporting young people to engage in education, leisure activities, personal development and everyday life experiences.
Working alongside colleagues, families and external professionals, you will promote positive outcomes, encourage independence and support young people to develop confidence, resilience and essential life skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high standards of care, support and safeguarding for children and young people.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sandwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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