Children Residential Worker

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of care for the children and young people that we support, work with own initiative as well as with guidance. Working at a fast pace, always ensuring the child/ young person's needs are kept paramount.

Windchimes offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, behaviours of concern, and help with every day tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break., Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

• To follow care plans whilst keeping them updated


• Willing to work shift work as part of a rota.


• To be able to create factual reports.


• To be willing to undertake training and put theory to practice.


• Proactive approach to own learning.


• To communicate in an open honest manner


• To organise and deliver new opportunities of recreational and social experiences for children and young people.


• Awareness of the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015


• To have or willing to complete the Diploma level 3/4 in Children and Young People


In return we can offer you:

• A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development


• 27 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement


• Generous contributory pension scheme