Senior Support Worker

​Job description

Opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a BRAND NEW home based in Littlehampton.

This pioneering project offers a nurturing, homely, and safe environment for up to three children (aged 10-18) with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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We believe in:

• Supporting their success in education, employment, and community integration.

• Making a positive and lasting difference in their lives.

• Empowering them to achieve better lives and outcomes.

• Believing in children and their potential.

When children leave the home, we want them to feel confident, prepared, and ready to embrace their future with optimism.

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Senior Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, positive, and meaningful relationships with children.

• Develop and implement individualised strength-based plans.

• Advocate for children, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

• Support children in their educational, training, and employment aspirations.

• Facilitate and participate in hobbies, interests, and recreational activities.

• Ensure children’s health and well-being by managing appointments and liaising with healthcare professionals.

• Promote emotional and mental well-being through positive interactions and therapeutic practices.

• Maintain a safe, secure, and homely environment.

• Uphold safeguarding and protection protocols.

• Keep accurate, timely, and detailed records.

• Act as a role model, demonstrating best practices in childcare and professional conduct.

Your Role:

• As a Senior team member, you will:

• Lead & Support – Supervise and mentor Residential Childcare Practitioners, providing guidance and leadership.

• Team Coordination – Organise and lead team meetings to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.

• Operational Support – Assist the Registered Manager with administrative and operational duties.

• On-Call Duties – Take responsibility for on-call support when needed.

• Child-Centred Casework – Oversee case management, ensuring each child's unique needs are met.

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassion & Empathy– A warm, understanding, and non-judgmental approach.

• Child Safeguarding Knowledge– A strong commitment to keeping children safe.

• Understanding of Developmental Trauma– Awareness of its impact and how to support affected children.

• Behaviour Management Skills– Confidence in handling challenging situations and de-escalating conflicts.

• Experience & Leadership– At leasttwo yearsof experience working with children or young people, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.

• Minimum Age:22 years.

• Qualifications Level 3 Residential Childcare.
  Excellent Communication & Organisation Skills– The ability to engage effectively with both children and colleagues.

Hours & Benefits:

• Full-time role following a structured 3-week rolling rota . Includes weekend work and on-call duties.

• Competitive salary

• Overtime opportunities across services.

• Comprehensive training and qualifications upon successful completion of the probation period

• Bonus incentives for achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings

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Join Us! Make a real difference in the lives of children. Apply today and become part of the team!

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Benefits:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

• Unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants who require sponsorship for this role.