Residential Support Worker

  • Start Monday
  • Hawkinge, Kent
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Specialist Home (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Folkestone
Salary: Up to 31,000 per annum (inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities? We're looking for a committed and caring Residential Support Worker to join a specialist children's home in Folkestone. This home provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children and young people with learning disabilities, helping them grow in confidence and reach their full potential.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality care and tailored support to children with learning disabilities. Your role will focus on promoting independence, building life skills, and creating positive routines that enhance wellbeing and personal development.

Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you'll play a key part in creating a warm, inclusive home where every child feels safe and valued.

What's in It for You?

  • Competitive salary of up to 31,000 (including two sleep-ins per week)
  • Pension scheme
  • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
  • Level 3,4 and 5 adult & child care diplomas
  • Ongoing career development and personal growth support
  • Staff recognition, team-building days, and celebration events
  • Supportive and consistent management team

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in a care setting-ideally supporting children or individuals with learning disabilities
  • The legal right to work in the UK
  • Willingness to complete regular sleep-in shifts
  • A compassionate, patient, and reliable approach

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Jo or email your CV today. Full job descriptions and application packs are available on request. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.