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Date Added: Wed 07/05/2025

Children's Support Worker

Crawley, UK
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Company: LEADER RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £27500 per annum + plus sleep in allowance

Location: Crawley
Salary: From £27,581 per annum + £3,000 - £6,000 per annum for sleep-ins
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week, 2 on 4 off shift pattern)

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group is excited to partner with an established provider to recruit compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers for a nurturing family-style home in Crawley. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing them with the encouragement, patience, and inspiration they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a professional parent, offering emotional and physical support to young people in a safe and loving home environment.

  • Build trusting relationships and empower children to make decisions about themselves.

  • Support young people through challenging situations with a calm and positive approach.

  • Participate in fun activities like go-karting, cinema trips, and bowling to create positive experiences.

  • Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry to maintain a homely environment.

  • Work collaboratively with a caring team, led by a Registered Manager, to promote the well-being and development of young people.

About You

  • Essential:

  • A naturally caring, flexible, and resilient personality with a passion for supporting young people.
  • Great communication skills and a positive, energetic attitude.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins.
  • Experience in residential care, youth work, education, sports, or working with vulnerable people.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary starting at £27,581 + £3,000 - £6,000 for sleep-ins.

  • Real Living Wage as a minimum, with enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.

  • Full induction, fully funded training, and qualifications.

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

  • Pension Scheme and life assurance.

  • 28 days annual leave.

  • Access to free wellbeing and life counselling services.

  • Amazing discounts for high street retailers, holidays, and more.

  • Genuine progression opportunities within an established provider.

  • Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer.


Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all candidates to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

INDHSS

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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