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Residential Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 06 May 2026
Salary: £24,500 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: NEW DAWN RECRUITMENT AGENCY (DARTFORD) LTD
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NDRD260506

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Summary

About The Role

Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
My Client puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together. Work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care.

We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child’s life, and this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone who

You will also be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This qualification is achievable within a 12-month period, at which point you will be a Level 3 qualified Residential Support Worker, supporting your ongoing development and career progression
What will I do as a Residential Support Worker?
Our Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will allow our children to experience childhood, build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood.

You will help facilitate children’s activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives.
You will ensure their health and wellbeing, safeguarding them at all times.
You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
You will support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping.
You will create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we will consider all applications.

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