Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

Howard Finley Care Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in Hailsham is seeking a Senior Support Worker to support children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Your responsibilities will include acting as a shift leader, mentoring staff, and facilitating activities. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have a full UK driving license. This position offers a salary of £15 per hour plus additional pay for sleep-in shifts.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in children's residential care is essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Act as a shift leader and mentor junior staff.
• Facilitate activities and appointments for children.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Team leadership

Experience in children's residential settings

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Driving skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Service, Hailsham

Salary: £15 per hour + £80 per sleep-in shift
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Hours: Full-time flexibility available
Setting: Children’s Residential Care (EBD & complex needs)

We're not just looking for another pair of hands, we're looking for heart, experience, and someone who can confidently drive forward a supportive, nurturing environment. If you've got a Level 3 in Children's Residential and a full UK driving licence, this could be the role where your care career moves up a gear.

What the role involves

• Supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties


• Acting as a shift leader, mentoring junior staff and creating safe routines


• Handling challenging behaviours with calm, confidence and compassion


• Facilitating activities, appointments, and family visits (yes, you'll need to drive)


• Taking part in sleep-ins, you'll earn £80 per shift for those

What we need from you

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent and completed!)


• A full UK driving licence (essential for this setting)


• Experience working in children's residential settings


• Emotional resilience and an authentic passion for making a difference


• Strong safeguarding knowledge and team leadership skills

What you'll get in return

• £15 per hour + £80 per sleep-in shift


• Career growth within a genuinely supportive team


• Paid training, supervision, and pathways to Team Leader & Manager roles


• A workplace that celebrates wins and faces challenges together

If you're ready to be the calm in their storm, apply now and help shape brighter futures in Hailsham.