Residential childcare worker

Residential Childcare Worker - Children's Home

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £32k per annum (+ Overtime)
Shifts: 7.30am-1030pm + 1 sleep in per week
Hours: 45 hours per week (one day on, one day off + 1 sleep in per week)

We are recruiting Residential Childcare Workers to join a brand new home, that provide care for children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD).

The home is a beautiful 5 bedded house located in Canterbury, around 5 minutes away from Kent & Canterbury Hospital. There are good bus routes to the service, and Canterbury East station is a 20 minute walk away. The home has a large garden, with a chicken coupe, herb and vegetable patch, and space to develop more facilities. The home itself has been refurbished to a high spec, creating a warm, homely and spacious environment for the young people.

There is a games room, workout room, large spacious modern kitchen, and two bathrooms.

You will provide consistent care, guidance and emotional support to young people who may have experienced trauma and disruption. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.

• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Supporting education, routines and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Contributing to care planning and accurate record keeping
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

• Experience working with children or young people (residential desirable but not essential)
• Resilience, patience and a calm approach
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep‑ins
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development

Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards) is desirable.

• Competitive salary + enhanced sleep-in rate
• Funded qualifications and ongoing training
• Supportive management and clear progression pathways

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Once vetting has been completed, we are looking for candidates for an immediate start. If you want a career where you truly change lives, apply today.