Support Worker

​About:

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

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

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

We do this by:

• 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.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

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

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

• Excellent Communication & Organisation Skills – The ability to engage effectively with both children and colleagues.

• 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 At least two years of experience working with children or young people.
  

Hours & Benefits:

• Full-time role following a structured 3-week rolling rota (e.g., Monday 09:30 – Tuesday 10:00, then off until Thursday 09:30). 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.

• A pioneering opportunity to be part of our first children’s home.

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

Minimum Age: 22 years.