Senior Support Worker

Location Littlehampton
Discipline: CHILDREN SERVICES
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000
Contact name: Tania Burrell

Contact email: tania@petersdean.co.uk
Job ref: TB_SSW_PERM_LITTLE

​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.

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.

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

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

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.