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Residential Support Worker
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 29,692 - 37,935 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ramsgate, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Residential Support Worker - Specialist Children's Care
Role Overview and Location
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Region: Ramsgate (Kent Area).
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Sector Focus: Specialist Children's Residential Care for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
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Organisation: A friendly, family-oriented provider focused on stability and growth. The organisation is expanding with a second registered Children's Home opening locally.
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The Role: Requires resilience, patience, and good parental values to help young people achieve their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically. This is a role with excellent career progression opportunities.
Compensation and Package
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Estimated Annual Earnings: Up to £29,692 - £37,935 per year.
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Qualified Hourly Rate: £13.75 per hour.
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Unqualified Hourly Rate: £12.25 per hour.
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Sleep-in Rate: £60 per night.
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
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Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week, with regular overtime available via extra shifts and required sleep-ins.
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Benefits: 33 days annual leave; Automatic pension enrolment; Free DBS check and Update Service reimbursement after probation; Access to Employee Assistance Program and staff discount schemes.
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Development: Full induction and committed support toward achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
Key Responsibilities
You will be integral in protecting and safeguarding the welfare, growth, and development of all children in your care.
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Direct Support: Implement the structured daily routine, promoting positive choices, healthy habits, and ensuring attendance at school and appointments.
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Role Modelling: Act as a professional, empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental adult figure.
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Administration: Ensure all records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date; good IT skills are necessary.
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Home Duties: Complete essential household tasks and assist young people with educational needs.
Essential Candidate Requirements
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Qualification: Commitment to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is mandatory. (Existing NVQ Level 3 is highly beneficial).
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Experience: Preference for candidates with 1 year's experience working in a children's residential setting.
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Transport: Must be a Driver with a full, clean UK licence and access to a vehicle.
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Availability: Must be flexible to work a variable shift pattern, including weekends and all required sleep-ins.
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Core Skills: Excellent communication and social skills, with good numeracy and literacy (Level 2 or equivalent).
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Age: Applicants must be over 22 years of ageBefore You Apply
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