Residential Support Worker Full Time

1 day ago


Worthing BN DS, United Kingdom Child First Ltd Full time £26,579 - £30,979 per year

We currently have five homes' in West Sussex area which will support children aged 8 to 18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We are looking for a residential support workers for our 5&6 bedded children's home in the Shoreham, Lancing and Worthing area. We are looking people who are interested in a new challenge and feel that they are able to provide children with a nurturing environment to grow up in.

Why Join Child First

  • Competitive pay with overtime at time-and-a-half and enhanced bank holiday pay
  • £50 per sleep-in
  • Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (after probation)
  • 28 days' annual leave (31 after 3 years)
  • Excellent supervision, training, Ofsted bonus, and workplace pension

Your Role

  • Support daily routines in a warm, family-style environment
  • Deliver care in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
  • Build positive relationships and maintain clear, child-focused records
  • Provide nurturing care, consistent boundaries, and advocate for each child

About You

  • Caring, compassionate, and calm under pressure
  • Clear communicator with integrity and strong boundaries
  • Creative problem-solver who works well in a team
  • Experience welcome but not essential — full induction and training provided

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
  • Rolling rota including alternate weekends and sleep-ins
  • Enhanced DBS check (required)
  • Full UK driving licence desirable, not essential

Apply Now

Ready to make a difference? Send your CV and a short personal statement explaining why you'd be a great fit.

Child First is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

* We do not provide Sponsorship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,579.84-£30,979.84 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

  • working in a child care setting: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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