Residential Youth Support Worker

Residential Youth Support Worker

Duration: Initially 6 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £18 umbrella an hour (£14 PAYE an hour)
Location: Eastbourne

East Sussex County Council are looking for a Residential Youth Support Worker to join their Children’s Services.

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the day to day care and support in all aspects of daily living to the resident children
• Keep accurate records of daily events and incidents
• Contribute to the therapeutically informed care planning and risk management
• Liaise with external professionals
• Maintain and support effective relationships with families
• Participate in a working rota designed to meet the needs of the service and contribute to positive working relationships

• Have an interest in child development and willingness to learn
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Level 3 diploma in Residential childcare