Job Location & Salary
Worthing / £36,500 per year (including sleep-ins) / Full-Time, 2 Days On / 3 Days Off Rolling Rota
Overview
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join a new home in Worthing. 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 of £36,500 per year (including sleep‑ins).
- 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.
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