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Children's Support Worker
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Mixed shifts – Early and Late shifts (including some weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient Children’s Support Worker to join our team supporting young people in a residential setting. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes the emotional, social, and educational development of children and young people aged between [Aged 8 –18].
Whether you're looking for a stable full-time role or seeking more flexible opportunities to work around existing commitments, we also have flexible support worker roles available in children’s homes throughout the area.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in line with their individual care plans
* Build trusting, positive relationships with children, promoting their self-esteem and independence
* Support with daily routines including getting ready for school, meal preparation, and bedtime routines
* Work proactively with colleagues, external professionals, and families to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
* Encourage participation in education, leisure activities, and life skills development
* Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards
* Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and incidents, following established policies and behaviour management techniques
* Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings
* Work flexibly to cover a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends and holidays as part of a rota
Requirements:
* Experience working with a professional care setting within the UK
* Experience in managing and deescalating challenging behaviours
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure
* A genuine passion for supporting young people and making a positive difference in their lives
* Must be able to work mixed shift patterns, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary of £28,000 – £31,000 depending on experience
* Flexible work available in the area – ideal for fitting around other commitments
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Supportive team environment with regular supervision and progression opportunities
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme
* Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.73-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
Physical Setting:
* Residential home
Shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Application question(s):
* Do you have right to work in the UK? Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
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