We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our team a our 3 bed childrens home near Lewes. This home is part of a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming the experience of children in care. Rooted in trauma-informed care, we are raising the bar and setting a new gold standard in residential childcare.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a passionate team making life-changing impacts on children and families.
* Benefit from strong leadership, career progression, and specialist training.
* Competitive salary.
* Intensive onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
Your Role
As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting and empowering young people who have experienced trauma. You’ll contribute to every aspect of their care and development in a professional, compassionate, and consistent way.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people.
* Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
* Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
* Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor.
* Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach.
* Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration.
* Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments.
What We're Looking For
* A genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs and trauma backgrounds.
* Resilience, patience, and commitment to never giving up on a child.
* Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in children’s residential care is welcomed but not essential. We value a wide range of life experiences and transferable skills, including hobbies or talents that can positively engage young people.
Shift Pattern & Hours
* 5-week rolling rota: 2 days on, 3 days off
* Shifts: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (followed by a sleep-in)
* Flexibility to cover early or late shifts between 7:30 AM and 10:30 PM
* Includes weekend work as part of the rota
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re compassionate, resilient, and driven to support vulnerable children, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£36000.00 - £37000.00 per year