Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?
We are currently recruiting Childcare Workers / Residential Support Workers to join a specialist residential setting in the Brighton & Hove area , supporting children and young people who may have experienced trauma, emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges or require additional support with their development and wellbeing.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, resilient, compassionate and confident in their personality , with the ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent support.
As a Childcare Worker, you will play an important role in creating a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing day-to-day care, support and supervision to children and young people
- Building trusting and positive relationships
- Supporting young people with routines, activities and independence
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Helping young people develop confidence, communication and life skills
- Supporting recreational, educational and community activities
- Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations
- Following safeguarding, care and behaviour support procedures
- Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred support
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment
The role operates on a shift-work basis , including:
- Early shifts
- Late shifts
- 8-hour shifts
- Some flexibility around working patterns is required
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly within:
- Residential childcare
- Children's homes
- SEND or SEMH settings
- Education or Alternative Provision
- Youth work
- Social care
- Family support
- Behaviour support
- Mental health or community support
However, transferable experience and the right personality are strongly considered .
You could be a great fit if you are:
- Patient and understanding
- Resilient and emotionally consistent
- Calm under pressure
- Naturally caring and compassionate
- Confident setting appropriate boundaries
- Reliable and responsible
- A strong communicator
- Able to build relationships with young people
- Positive, enthusiastic and willing to get involved
- Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
You don't need to have a perfect background – we are particularly interested in people who have the right attitude, resilience and genuine desire to make a difference.
This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting young people in a setting where your consistency, patience and personality can have a real impact .
Whether you already have experience in residential childcare or are looking to transfer your skills from education, care, youth work or another people-focused role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this Childcare Worker opportunity in Brighton & Hove.
