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Support Worker - Nights

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 24,024 - 24,024 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eastergate, West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Are you RESSILIANT and WILLING TO LEARN?

Job Title: Support worker
Location: Eastergate, West Sussex.
Hours: 33
Contract Type: Permanent

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    Service: Registered Residential Children’s Home, regulated by OFSTED.

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    Focus: Accommodates children (aged 10-17) who have experienced neglect, trauma, and related behavioural or mental health issues. The service runs 52 weeks per year.

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    Responsible To: Senior Support Workers and the Management Team.

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    Job Purpose: To be a positive role model, providing emotional and practical support during the night to help children achieve well-being, safety, and prepare for future independence.

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    Training: All mandatory training will be provided, including safeguarding and health and safety.

  * Disclosure: Enhanced DBS check required.

Safeguarding is the highest priority. The role requires a calm, therapeutic approach.

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    Night-Time Supervision: Ensure the home remains a safe and calm environment. Conduct regular checks on children in line with risk assessments and care plans, maintaining accurate records.

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    Responsive Care: Provide immediate emotional reassurance and practical support to children who wake during the night. Support children with complex needs and manage challenging behaviour therapeutically.

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    Routine Management: Administer or oversee nighttime routines (e.g., medication, hygiene) following established protocols and training.

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    Environment Preparation: Ensure the home is clean, tidy, and well-prepared for the day shift, including light cleaning duties, laundry, and preparation of breakfast items.

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    Communication: Maintain clear, detailed, and timely records of observations and incidents. Collaborate effectively with the day team through comprehensive handovers.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

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    Qualifications and Education:

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        Educated to GCSE Level or above, including Maths and English.

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        Diploma Level 3 in Looking after Children and Young People or a commitment to work towards it.

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    Experience:

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        Previous experience working with children who have experienced negative childhoods or trauma.

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        Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain confidentiality.

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        Effective record-keeping and IT skills.

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        Awareness of using Physical Intervention techniques (in line with training) to ensure safety.

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    Knowledge:

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        Awareness of key legislation including Safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.

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        Awareness of child protection, substance misuse, and child exploitation.

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    Skills:

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        Full clean driving licence (manual and automatic).

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        Ability to cook simple home meals.

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        Strong oral and written communication skills.

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        Confident to mentor, advocate for children, and actively listen.

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    Ethos: Must promote equality and diversity and support a culture of non-discrimination

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