Children’s Residential Support Worker

Dover | Deal | Sandwich

£13.70 per hour + £60 per sleep in and a consistent working pattern which gives you more structured shifts and consecutive days off.

What makes us different?

• We make a house a home: Each of our current homes looks just like a regular family home with either 3, 4 or 5 children.
• Therapeutic Care: Each of our homes has an allocated therapist who supports the children and staff alike through monthly therapeutic thinking time (TTT’S).
• Training: You’ll receive a full induction training package, as well as additional therapeutic training and a fully funded level 3 diploma in residential children’s service.
• Progression: We have fantastic progress rates within all our homes with many of our support workers becoming, seniors, deputy managers or even registered managers!

Additional Perks, Rewards, and benefits

• Private Optical, Dental and Audiological cover
• Private Medical care
• Loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service, up to 5 extra days.
• Long service awards for 5-, 10- and 15-years’ service
• Regular team building days, parties, meals and more!
• Complimentary health and wellbeing support with our employee’s assistance programme
• Full Training Package. This includes a fully funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare qualification.

What does the job involve?

You will play a pivotal role in providing safety, support, therapeutic care, guidance, and nurture to the children and young people in our Therapeutic Community.

This will include assisting the children with their daily routines including preparation for school, participation in extra-curricular activities and mealtime preparation.

You will share experiences and engage in meaningful interactions to foster positive relationships and sense of belonging.

Using the skills you have acquired through training; you will provide therapeutic support and care tailored to the individual needs of each child who may have experienced trauma in their younger years, helping to build a more positive outcome for them.

This is a physically and mentally demanding role that will challenge and reward you.

What we are looking for:

• Due to company policy, you must be 21 years of age or over.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Basic housekeeping and cooking skills.

Channels and Choices are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in our care. Staff are all required to adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. This post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of a right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, CV’s cannot be considered without a completed application form.

Channels & Choices are committed to ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community. We actively celebrate our staff’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome to apply for a job with Channels & Choices and our staff are supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

SEND & Inclusion Assistant – Term Time – Special Needs Position

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? 

Sallygate School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND & Inclusion Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication difficulties within a nurturing, trauma-informed educational environment. 

The position will be a term-time only role, working 39 weeks of the year.

The hours will be Monday and Wednesdays 8:00am-4:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-4:00pm and Fridays 8:00-3:00pm.

The salary is shown as £28,850.00 FTE. Pro-rata this would be £24,744.42 and will be spread across 12 monthly payments.

About the Role 

Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, Learning Mentors, therapists, families and external professionals, you will help coordinate and deliver high-quality SEND provision across the school. You will support pupils to access learning, build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve successful outcomes. 

This varied and rewarding role combines pupil support, intervention delivery, family engagement, administration and collaboration with professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver targeted interventions and support programmes for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. 

• Support the implementation and monitoring of EHCPs and individual support plans. 

• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, communication, independence and resilience. 

• Work collaboratively with families, staff and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes. 

• Support inclusive practices across the school and promote a culture of belonging. 

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory SEND processes and reviews. 
• Champion pupil wellbeing and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are always upheld. 

What We’re Looking For 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs. 

• Understands inclusive, trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches. 

• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals. Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload. 

•  Is committed to helping every child feel valued, understood and successful. 

Channels and Choices are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in our care. Staff are all required to adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. This post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of a right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, CV’s cannot be considered without a completed application form.

Channels & Choices are committed to ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community. We actively celebrate our staff’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome to apply for a job with Channels & Choices and our staff are supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Shift Leader

Dover | Deal | Sandwich

100% of our Shift Leaders and Senior Shift Leaders started their careers as Support Workers with Channels & Choices!

Full time basic salary from £36,367.50 to £38,668.50, including sleep ins and a consistent working pattern which gives you more structured shifts and consecutive days off.

Stating hourly rate £15.45 (salary for 37.5 hours and 2 sleeps per week £36,367.50)

Top hourly rate £16.63 (salary for 37.5 hours and 2 sleeps per week £38,668.50).

What makes us different?

• We make a house a home: Each of our current homes looks just like a regular family home with either 3, 4 or 5 children.
• Therapeutic Care: Each of our homes has an allocated therapist who supports the children and staff alike through monthly therapeutic thinking time.
• Training: You’ll receive a full induction training package, as well as additional therapeutic training.
• Progression: We have fantastic progress rates within all our homes with many of our Shift Leaders becoming, seniors, deputy managers or even registered managers!

Additional Perks, Rewards, and benefits

• Private Optical, Dental and Audiological cover
• Private Medical care
• Loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service, up to 5 extra days.
• Long service awards for 5-, 10- and 15-years’ service
• Regular team building days, parties, meals and more!
• Complimentary health and wellbeing support with our employee’s assistance programme
• Full Training Package.
• Cycle to work scheme

What does the job involve?

As a Shift Leader, you will play a pivotal role in providing safety, support, therapeutic care, guidance, and nurture to the children and young people in our Therapeutic Community.

You will lead shifts and assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of more senior staff members. Your role will involve promoting key life skills, appropriate behaviours, interests, activities, games, and education to help children reach their full potential. Additionally, you will facilitate the development of independent living skills to prepare children for transitions to foster care and independent living.

This is a physically and mentally demanding role that will challenge and reward you.

What we are looking for:

• Due to company policy, you must be 21 years of age or over.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Basic housekeeping and cooking skills.

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent qualification.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career and the chance to make a real difference to children who need it the most, apply to work for Channels & Choices today. After a successful initial application, we’ll invite you in for an informal interview.

What are you waiting for? Apply online today.

Please note that we do not provide Sponsorship.

If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team on 01304 361888.