Job Details

Updated: Thu, Apr 09, 2026 9:18 AM

• Role: Residential Support Workers
• Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Salary: £26,870-£27,248 DOE + Qualifications
• Locations: Maidstone Area, Kent (Multiple Locations)
• Hours: 3 Shifts Per Week (2 for Part-Time) / 8am-8:30pm or 8pm-8:30am

About the Role

Our client, a well-established children’s residential provider, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to support children and young people aged 8-18 in the Maidstone area. This role involves creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while promoting independence, personal development, and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people with health, medical, and physical care needs
• Arrange and attend healthcare appointments, ensuring appropriate follow-up reporting
• Contribute to a positive 24-hour learning environment
• Maintain a structured, safe, and supportive living environment at all times
• Supervise and support young people during daily routines, including before/after education and mealtimes
• Encourage independence, including developing practical life skills such as cooking
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and reviews
• Support and engage young people in recreational and social activities, acting as a positive role model
• Plan and deliver structured evening and weekend activities, including managing small activity budgets
• Support outreach work and attend home visits where required

Requirements

• Must hold a driving license and a vehicle
• At least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, social difficulties, mental health needs, and complex needs
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care (desirable)
• Willingness to do unsociable hours

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Support and enrolment of your NVQ Level 3
• 4 days a week off work
• 28 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• A long-term career pathway within a growing organisation
• Ongoing professional development and funded training

Safeguarding Commitment

This organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

Contact

Name: Louis Boreham | Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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