Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker (Children 11–18)

YourRecruit; Storrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Training and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Induction and ongoing support

28 days' annual leave

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee wellbeing services

Blue Light Card benefits

DBS check funded by employer

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd is recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a 5-bed children's home in Pulborough, West Sussex, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. You will help young people aged 11–18 build confidence and independence in a caring, secure environment.

£14.45 per hour with 39 hours per week, plus sleep-in payments of £3,000–£6,000 annually. Full-time and permanent role requiring a full UK driving licence and weekend/sleep-in flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, education, youth work or a similar setting (advantageous).
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide emotional and practical support in a safe, nurturing home.
• Support education, activities, appointments and daily routines.
• Help young people develop independence and essential life skills.
• Manage challenging situations calmly using trauma-informed approaches.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Support household responsibilities, including cooking and maintaining a welcoming home.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialist professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

YourRecruit Ltd is recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a 5-bed children's home in Pulborough, West Sussex, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. You will help young people aged 11–18 build confidence and independence in a caring, secure environment.

£14.45 per hour with 39 hours per week, plus sleep-in payments of £3,000–£6,000 annually. Full-time and permanent role requiring a full UK driving licence and weekend/sleep-in flexibility.