Residential Childcare Worker

PETERS DEAN CARE LTD; Worthing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization is seeking a compassionate Residential Children's Support Worker in Worthing. This role involves supporting and empowering young people who have experienced trauma. Key responsibilities include implementing care plans, maintaining high care standards, and building trusting relationships. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a rolling rota of 2 days on, 3 days off. Ideal candidates are resilient, patient, and have a genuine passion for children's wellbeing.

Benefits

Intensive onboarding and training

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary up to £36,500

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs and trauma backgrounds.
• Experience in children’s residential care is welcomed but not essential.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and crises calmly.

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

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Resilience

Patience

Job description

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

We re excited to offer a unique opportunity to join a brand-new children s 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.

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.