Children's Residential Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

Job Role

The Nest provides residential breaks for children aged 12-18 with learning disabilities and/or Autism, and additional support needs. We support children to have fun, learn skills, make choices, and be in a safe environment, allowing their families to have a break.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, able to work as part of a team providing high-quality care for the children and young people we support. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, ensuring the child's needs are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow care plans and keep them updated
  • Work shift patterns as part of a rota
  • Create factual reports
  • Undertake training and put theory into practice
  • Have a proactive approach to learning
  • Communicate openly and honestly
  • Organise and deliver new opportunities for recreational and social experiences
  • Awareness of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
  • Holds or willing to complete the Diploma level 3/4 in Children and Young People
  • Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

What We Offer

  • A detailed induction and training programme
  • 27 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement
  • Generous contributory pension scheme

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council has a statutory duty to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

Interview Process

Candidates will be required to attend a two-day interview process, including a look around the unit and a formal interview. The interview will assess the candidate's ability to work with children and young people, their communication skills, and their ability to work as part of a team.



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