Job description

We're excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a brand-new children's home in Littlehampton. This pioneering service will provide a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for up to three children aged 10-18 who are facing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Our goal is to ensure that every child who leaves our care does so feeling confident, prepared, and optimistic about their future.

Our Mission

Helping them succeed in education, training, and employment

Making a lasting, positive difference in their lives

Empowering them to reach their full potential

Believing in who they are and who they can become

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you'll play a central role in each child's development and day-to-day care. Your responsibilities will include:

* Building strong, trusting, and supportive relationships

* Developing and implementing individual, strength-based care plans

* Advocating for each child and ensuring their voice is heard

* Supporting them in education, training, or work placements

* Encouraging and participating in hobbies and leisure activities

* Promoting emotional well-being through therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches

* Managing health appointments and liaising with external professionals

* Maintaining a safe, secure, and family-style home environment

* Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping

* Acting as a positive role model in both behaviour and conduct

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings:

* Compassion and empathy with a warm, non-judgmental approach

* Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to child protection

* Excellent communication and organisation skills

* Understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on behaviour

* Confidence in behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate situations

* Minimum two years of experience working within a challenging behaviour setting.

Hours & Benefits

* Full-time role on a three-week rolling rota

* Long days and sleep ins

* Competitive salary

* Overtime opportunities across services

* Full training and qualifications provided after successful probation

* Bonus incentives for achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted ratings

Join Us

This is more than just a job, it's a meaningful opportunity to change lives. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum age requirement: 22 years.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£33,500.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Employee discount

Schedule:

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday

* Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

* Are you aware that there is no sponsership for this role. (required)