Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
IMPORTANT – EBD CHILDREN’S HOME EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
We are recruiting 10 experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers to join a 3-bed Children’s Home in Brighton, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We are ONLY interested in candidates who have previous experience working in an EBD Children’s Home.
This is an essential requirement for the role. Unfortunately, candidates whose experience is limited to adult care, supported living, domiciliary care, schools, general childcare or other settings without previous EBD Children’s Residential experience will not be considered.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, consistent and nurturing care to children and young people living within the home.
You will support young people with their day-to-day needs while helping them develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality residential care and emotional support
Supporting children and young people with EBD and associated behavioural needs
Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people
Supporting young people to manage emotions, behaviours and challenging situations
Following individual care plans, risk assessments and support strategies
Promoting positive behaviour and positive outcomes
Maintaining a safe, stable and nurturing environment
Supporting daily routines, activities, education and social development
Encouraging independence and life skills
Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation
Working closely with colleagues, management and other professionals
Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the children at all times
Essential Experience
To be considered for this position, you MUST have:
✔ Previous experience working as a Residential Support Worker within an EBD Children’s Home
✔ Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
✔ An understanding of safeguarding and working within a regulated residential children's care environment
✔ The ability to manage challenging situations calmly, professionally and consistently
We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the demands of working within a residential EBD environment and can demonstrate previous experience supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Please do not apply if you do not have EBD Children’s Home experience.
Experience in adult care, supported living, domiciliary care, nursing homes, schools or general childcare alone will not meet the requirements for this vacancy.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for experienced, reliable and compassionate Support Workers who are:
Passionate about supporting children and young people
Confident working with challenging or complex behaviours
Calm and resilient in difficult situations
Able to establish appropriate professional boundaries
Patient, caring and empathetic
Reliable and committed to providing continuity of care
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for young people
What We Offer
£14.00 per hour
Supportive residential care environment
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Opportunities for professional development and progression
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker with previous EBD Children’s Home experience, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your up-to-date CV highlighting your previous experience working within an EBD residential children's setting.
Please note: EBD Children’s Home experience is an essential requirement for this vacancy. Candidates without this specific experience will not be considered
Salary description
£14.00 - £14.00 per hour