Job Title: Support Workers - Children's Residential Care

Location: Strood, Kent

Salary: £12.71 - £14 per hour

Job type: Full Time - Permanent

The Role:

Haven Care Support Services is a registered children's home and is actively seeking to appoint support workers in our two children's homes in Strood, Kent. We are a developing organisation and planning to open more homes in the area during the coming year.

It is essential that the Children's Residential Support Worker either holds an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in working with children and young people or is prepared to work towards this supported by previous experience in residential childcare or in a related field. Candidates without previous experience in residential children's homes must be able to demonstrate their related experience and motivation through the application process.

Responsibilities/Duties:

To organise and participate in activities for children and young people To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural needs of children and young people within the care of aspirations. Working within the Children Act 1989, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and all other relevant legislation. Provide advice, assistance, and support on a 1:1 basis to enable the child to address past and present difficulties To support with domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning,...