URGENT - Childrens Support Workers Needed

Prospero-Health-; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing training

Varied shift patterns

Job summary

Prospero-Health- is urgently recruiting Children's Support Workers in East Sussex to support vulnerable young people with mental health needs. You will work across residential homes and secure units, providing compassionate, professional support.

The role requires a calm, patient, and resilient approach, carrying out duties across long days and waking nights, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Willingness to work long days and waking nights

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour in line with care plans
• Support daily routines, activities, and personal development
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Calm, patient, resilient

Flexible shifts

Right to work in the UK

Job description

URGENT - Childrens Support Workers Needed (VR/05077) East Sussex, England

Salary: GBP15 - GBP19 per hour

Childrens Support Worker

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

Pay: From GBP16.00 per hour

Shifts: Long days & waking nights available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Childrens Support Workers to work with vulnerable young people who present with mental health needs and challenging behaviours. This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people in care.

You will work across a variety of settings, including residential homes and secure units, providing consistent, compassionate, and professional support.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Promoting a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
• Managing and de‑escalating challenging behaviour in line with care plans
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and personal development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people
• Confidence supporting individuals with challenging behaviours
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including long days and waking nights
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Skills (Not Essential)

• Restraint training (or willingness to undertake training)
• Experience in residential or secure care settings

What We Offer

• Competitive pay starting at GBP16.00 per hour
• A variety of shift patterns to suit your availability
• Ongoing support and training opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day