Children’s Residential Support Worker

Company: Peters Dean Care Ltd
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Location: Worthing
Job Description:

Worthing / £36,500 per year (including sleep-ins) /Full-Time, 2 Days On / 3 Days Off Rolling Rota

Were excited to offer a unique opportunity to join a brand-new childrens home in Worthing, opening in August. 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.

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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.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.Your Role

As a Residential Childrens Support Worker, youll play a key role in supporting and empowering young people who have experienced trauma. Youll 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 childrens 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. xwzovoh

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 youre compassionate, resilient, and driven to support vulnerable children, wed love to hear from you.

Posted: April 2nd, 2026