Senior Support Worker

PETERS DEAN CARE LTD; Rustington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Littlehampton seeks an experienced Senior Support Worker to build relationships with children and lead a dedicated team. This role involves individualized support, safeguarding, and operational coordination, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive training. The ideal candidate has leadership experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Comprehensive training upon successful completion of probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children or young people.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and understanding of developmental trauma.
• Confidence in handling challenging situations and de-escalating conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children.
• Develop and implement individualized strength-based plans.
• Lead and support a team of Childcare Practitioners.

Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Child Safeguarding Knowledge

Behaviour Management Skills

Excellent Communication & Organisation Skills

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Job description

Opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a BRAND NEW home based in Littlehampton.

This pioneering project offers a nurturing, homely, and safe environment for up to three children (aged 10-18) with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We believe in:

• Supporting their success in education, employment, and community integration.
• Making a positive and lasting difference in their lives.
• Empowering them to achieve better lives and outcomes.
• Believing in children and their potential.

When children leave the home, we want them to feel confident, prepared, and ready to embrace their future with optimism.

Senior Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive, and meaningful relationships with children.
• Develop and implement individualised strength-based plans.
• Advocate for children, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• Support children in their educational, training, and employment aspirations.
• Facilitate and participate in hobbies, interests, and recreational activities.
• Ensure children s health and well-being by managing appointments and liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Promote emotional and mental well-being through positive interactions and therapeutic practices.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and homely environment.
• Uphold safeguarding and protection protocols.
• Keep accurate, timely, and detailed records.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating best practices in childcare and professional conduct.

Your Role

As a Senior team member, you will:

• Lead & Support Supervise and mentor Residential Childcare Practitioners, providing guidance and leadership.
• Team Coordination Organise and lead team meetings to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Operational Support Assist the Registered Manager with administrative and operational duties.
• On-Call Duties Take responsibility for on-call support when needed.
• Child-Centred Casework Oversee case management, ensuring each child\'s unique needs are met.

What We re Looking For

• Compassion & Empathy A warm, understanding, and non-judgmental approach.
• Child Safeguarding Knowledge A strong commitment to keeping children safe.
• Understanding of Developmental Trauma Awareness of its impact and how to support affected children.
• Behaviour Management Skills Confidence in handling challenging situations and de-escalating conflicts.
• Experience & Leadership At least two years of experience working with children or young people, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum Age: 22 years.
• Qualifications Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Excellent Communication & Organisation Skills The ability to engage effectively with both children and colleagues.

Hours & Benefits

Full-time role following a structured 3-week rolling rota . Includes weekend work and on-call duties.

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities across services.

Comprehensive training and qualifications upon successful completion of the probation period

Bonus incentives for achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings

Join Us! Make a real difference in the lives of children. Apply today and become part of the team!

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants who require sponsorship for this role.