Residential Childcare Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization specializing in child support in Worthing seeks a compassionate Residential Children's Support Worker. You will provide essential support to young people who have experienced trauma, contributing to their emotional, physical, and educational development. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £36,500 per year and a flexible shift pattern. If you're driven to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Specialist training

Career progression

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs and trauma backgrounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in children's residential care is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people.
• Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Resilience

Patience

Job description

Overview

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

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 up to £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