Residential Support Worker - Days

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnicities and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Circa: £24,000 per annum - Which equates to £12.40 per hour

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent

Contract/Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Benefits:

• Basic annual leave of 37 days per year
• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service PLUS the option to buy another 5 days every year!
• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution. Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

Development and Career Progression:

• Work towards gaining your Level 3 Diploma, fully funded and supported by us!
• Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Service Co-ordinator, Team Leader or Home Manager.
• Our Operational Director, Kate, began her career as a Play Worker. Have a look at her Career Progression blog attached

We will actively support you in your role and provide you with regular supervision and training to support you personal development

We are one of the UK's largest children's charities – you may have seen us featured in A well-known Christmas TV advert for 2022. One way we support young people is by offering nurturing environments in small residential homes, located in local communities. You could soon be a valued member of our team at McCarthy House, Sevenoaks, Kent.

We're excited to be opening a Brand New Home for up to four young people (Spring 2023) in Sevenoaks and are looking to recruit a new highly skilled staff team to support our move from our current location in Surry.

A bit about the role

McCathy House is a 4 bed permanent residential home for children and young people aged between 8 – 18 who have various learning disabilities. Action for Children strive to create a homely and supportive environment where the children can thrive and develop by us supporting them with household tasks and all aspects of their care.

Here at McCarthy House , we focus on making sure the children's voices are heard at all times and pride ourselves on providing a collaborative and caring service.

We work hard to ensure the children and young people in our care are experiencing a safe and happy childhood in a friendly, warm and inclusive environment. We are now looking for a Residential Support Worker who will help our team continue to ensure the best possible environment. We are looking for someone who has a compassionate and positive attitude, is adaptable to changing situations and has excellent communication skills.

One of the great things about the job is sharing your skills, passions and interests with young people. From being a whizz on the PlayStation, to creating origami animals and exploring nature, you can inspire children in so many different ways. Children will be able to gain a sense of their own self, and discover their worth as individuals, thanks to the time spent with you.

This is an innovative and exciting opportunity to make a difference!

Let's talk about you

Don't worry if you have never worked in a similar role before, it is your personality and personal qualities that matter. 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.

• Commitment to helping children with disabilities to thrive.

• Have a positive approach and ‘can do' attitude.

• Love working as part of a team.

• Don't worry if you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we will fund and support you throughout the course.

If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Sam Richardson, Recruitment Partner on 01923 361737 or [email protected]

Good to know

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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