Residential Support Worker
Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UKJob Title: Support Worker Location: Hailsham Salary: 31,073- 34,188 per year (DOE) + 30 per sleep-in (approx. once a week) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Shifts: Early and late rotating shifts with sleep-insAre you a support worker looking to make a real difference? Join our secure children''s home in Hailsham, where you''ll help vulnerable young people with complex needs and trauma histories build safer, more positive futures.As a residential support worker, you''ll provide consistent, therapeutic care in a structured and nurturing environment. You''ll play a key role in supporting emotional regulation, promoting positive behaviour, and building strong, trusting relationships. Our support workers work closely with young people to help them develop essential life and social skills through meaningful activities and daily routines.This role involves shift work, including sleep-ins, and requires emotional resilience, teamwork, and a trauma-informed approach. You''ll collaborate with colleagues to assess risks, tailor support plans, and ensure safeguarding is always a priority.Essential:Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential ChildcareStrong communication and behaviour management skillsPhysically fit and confident managing challenging behaviourBasic IT skillsDesirable:Experience as a support worker in residential or secure settingsKnowledge of exploitation, self-harm, or youth risk factorsBe part of
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