Action for Children
Residential Support Worker
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Role: Residential Support Worker
Salary: £26,100.00 per annum
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Contract/Hours: Permanent - Full Time 37 hours a week - Service hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Benefits:
- Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
- Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
- Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.
About the service
McCarthy House is a welcoming, therapeutic residential home providing care for up to four children and young people aged 7–17.
We support young people who may have learning disabilities, some of which may have experienced early childhood trauma, helping them to feel safe, valued, and empowered. As part of our passionate and supportive team, you’ll play a vital role in nurturing each young person’s strengths and helping them reach their full potential giving them the living skills they require for becoming an adult.
Some of the young people we support may experience low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication, which can sometimes lead to behaviours that require patience and understanding. All training for this will be given.
A positive, resilient, and genuinely compassionate approach is essential, as you’ll be making a meaningful difference in their lives every day.
How you'll help to create brighter futures:
- Help us maintain the high standards of care and personal development our young people have come to expect.
- Get involved in lots of fun activities both within the home and out in the community.
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of the young people.
- Support young people to achieve positive outcomes.
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding.
- Help coach young people to develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money matters.
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Don’t worry if you have never worked in a similar role before, it is your personality and personal values that matter and most of all your passion to do the right thing. If you are passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ideally you will:
- Understand how to engage with young people with communication barriers.
- Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to work on your own or as part of a team and as a Leader.
- Be ready to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.
We're hosting an Open Day on Friday 17th July, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, and we'd love to meet you. This is a great opportunity to explore our home, meet our friendly team, learn more about the rewarding roles we offer, and get a real feel for our culture and values.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a new and fulfilling career path, we welcome you to come along and see what we're all about. Please apply online for an invite.
Why Action for Children?
Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.
We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So, if children need us, we’ll be here.
Will you join us?
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Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13330.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.
We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.
We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.
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Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
- Action for Children Employee Benefits
- AfC Commitment Statement
- Action for Children - Driven by Love
- Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services
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