Childrens Residential Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Hailsham is seeking a full-time Secure Residential Support Worker. The role offers a salary between £31,073 and £34,188 per annum, plus £30 per sleep-in shift. Responsibilities include delivering nurturing care to children and young people, supporting their emotional wellbeing, and engaging them in activities. Qualifications required include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to obtain it, along with strong communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Physical and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurturing daily care and build trusted relationships with children and young people.
• Support emotional wellbeing through consistent boundaries and restorative practices.
• Engage young people in activities, manage behavioural challenges, and contribute to care planning and reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Conflict resolution skills

Physical resilience

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Secure Residential Support Worker – Full‑time, Permanent – Hailsham.
Salary £31,073‑£34,188 per annum (DOE) + £30 per sleep‑in shift (≈1/week). Shifts rotational early/late + sleep‑ins.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurturing daily care and build trusted relationships with children and young people.
• Support emotional wellbeing through consistent boundaries and restorative practices.
• Engage young people in activities, manage behavioural challenges, and contribute to care planning and reports.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Physical and emotional resilience.
• Commitment to safeguarding and trauma‑responsive care.
• Desirable: experience in secure/residential settings, knowledge of exploitation risks, and mentoring skills.

Apply now to become a Secure Residential Support Worker and help shape brighter futures.