We have various roles for support workers, senior support workers and night wake support based on the South Coast near to Worthing. This is working for a Residential Children's Home.
Tasks
Provide day to day care and support to children, building trusting and positive relationships that help them feel safe and valued.
Act as a key worker for named young people, contributing to their care planning, reviews and personal goals.
Encourage and support education, learning and attendance at school, college or training.
Help children develop independence and essential life skills, such as cooking, budgeting, personal care and managing daily routines.
Plan and take part in activities, hobbies, outings and family time that promote confidence.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people at all times, recognising and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policy.
Maintain accurate, timely records including daily logs, incident reports and key working notes, in line with the Children's Homes Regulations
Follow the home's statement of purpose, policies and the Ofsted Quality Standards in all aspects of the role.
Requirements
Experience working in a Children's Home Residential setting.
Ready to apply? We'd love to hear from you. Applying is straightforward, and you don't need a perfect CV to get started. Just tell us a little about yourself and your experience, and we'll take it from there.
Once you apply, one of our team will personally review your application and aim to be in touch within a few working days. If it looks like a good fit, we'll arrange a friendly call to learn more about you and answer any questions you have about the role. From there, the next steps usually include an interview with the home, and we'll guide and support you through every stage, including the compliance checks that come with working in children's care.
Whatever the outcome, we promise to keep you informed and treat you with honesty and respect throughout. You will always be able to speak to a real person, not a faceless inbox.
Take the first step today. We're looking forward to meeting you.
