Childrens Residential Support Worker

Childrens Residential Support Worker

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Location: Near Barnham
Salary: £15.38 hourly rate.
Hours: 7am 7pm on a 2-week rolling rota
Additional: Optional sleep-in shifts paid at an additional £70 per sleep-in
About Us
We are excited to be working with an established company who are opening new childrens home near Barnham. The home will provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for a young person in a solo placement.
This home has been specifically designed to support a young person with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs who requires a highly individualised placement where they can live safely on their own. The aim of the placement is to provide stability, consistency, and therapeutic support to help the young person progress toward moving into a more permanent home environment in the future.

The Role
As a Childrens Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping the young person feel safe, valued, and supported each day. You will build positive relationships, provide emotional support, encourage independence, and help create a calm and structured home environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient, compassionate, and passionate about making a genuine difference in a young persons life.
Responsibilities
Supporting the young person with day-to-day routines and activities
Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive mental health
Building trusting and professional relationships
Supporting education, appointments, and community engagement
Encouraging life skills and independence
Maintaining accurate records and reports
Working closely with external professionals and the wider care team
Helping create a safe, stable, and therapeutic home environment.

What Were Looking For
Experience working with children or young people in residential care, mental health, SEN, or similar settings
A caring, calm, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to remain professional in challenging situations
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Whats on Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Additional £70 payment for sleep-in shifts
Progression into other roles as the company grows.
Paid for Level 3 and 5 qualifications.
Full training and ongoing professional development
Supportive management team
Opportunity to be part of a brand-new home from the beginning
Genuine opportunity to positively impact a young persons future

Interested? Send your CV now or call for a confidential, no obligation chat? xwzovoh

*minimum age 22 and no sponsorship available.