Children’s Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals for the role of Children's Residential Support Worker. This position offers a flexible bank contract, allowing you to choose your shifts while supporting young people with emotional and challenging behaviors, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. You'll engage with children through fun activities and promote their independence in a safe environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in social care and potentially transition into a full-time position. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose shifts

Unlimited time off

FREE online training courses

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Opportunities for permanent roles

Ability to work at multiple companies

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Care is essential for this role.
• Compassion and understanding are key to support young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional and challenging behaviors.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding

Engagement Skills

Emotional Support

Education

Minimum 3 months of UK-based Social Care experience

Tools

DBS on the Online update service

Driving Licence

Job description

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Children’s Residential Support Worker, Brighton

Client:

DegreeSix Recruitment

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

06a57613c295

Job Views:

38

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

DegreeSix is a specialist recruitment agency working with Residential and Supported Living services for Young People (Aged 6-) in some of the top Social Care providers across England.

As this is an agency role, it’s a bank, 0 hr contract providing flexibility to pick and choose shifts but work is not guaranteed. We require candidates that have industry knowledge, compassion, patience and understanding to support and enrich and promote the independence of the young people in Social Care.

I am looking for people who would like a long term opportunity with potential to transition into a full time job with our clients.

You’ll be supporting children with:

• Emotional and Challenging Behaviours
• Learning Disabilities and Autism
• Mental Health – Self harm & Suicide risk

What is required of a Support Worker?

• Keeping on top of domestic tasks to ensure a safe, clean and positive living environment.
• Following care plans and ensuring correct safeguarding practices.
• Engagement through fun and educational activities to develop their interests and hobbies.
• Going on fun day trips like theme parks, trips to the seaside, parks and more.
• Promoting independence and emotional support.

What are the benefits of joining DegreeSix?

• Flexibility to choose the shifts that suit you.
• Unlimited time off and hourly accrued Holiday pay.
• FREE online training courses.
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays! Double in most cases!
• Opportunities that can lead to Permanent roles.
• Ability to work at multiple companies: Developing your skills and opportunities.

What you’ll need to be successful registering with DegreeSix:

• Minimum of 3 months of UK-based Social Care experience (required).
• DBS on the Online update service (preferred but not required).
• Driving Licence (preferred but not required).

If you would be interested in this opportunity and would like more details, please apply.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for any positions.