Qualified/High Experienced Children's Support Worker – Residential Care
Location: Ninfield, East Sussex
Full Time – 40.5 Hours Per Week
£13.00 per hour | £14.00 per hour (Qualified in Residential Childcare)
Plus Sleep-In Payments (£80 per sleep)
Build a career where you genuinely change lives
At Headstart Residential Care, we believe every child deserves consistency, understanding, and the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are currently looking for caring, resilient and motivated Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team in our home in Ninfield, supporting children and young people with Autism, learning disabilities and additional complex needs.
This is more than a care role — it is an opportunity to become a trusted adult, role model and advocate for children who need stability, encouragement and positive experiences to help them flourish.
Why Join Headstart Residential Care?
At Headstart, our children are always at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive culture where both young people and staff are valued.
We offer:
✅ A welcoming bonus package
✅ Time and a half pay on Bank Holidays
✅ Enhanced overtime hourly rates
✅ £80 per sleep-in (average one per week)
✅ Stable and approachable senior leadership team
✅ Excellent support structure and ongoing guidance
✅ A child-centred environment where your voice matters
✅ Fantastic facilities and therapeutic experiences, including access to an onsite farm
What does the role involve?
As a Children’s Support Worker, no two days are the same. You will support children and young people in everyday life while helping them develop independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting young people with routines, activities and personal development
- Helping create a safe, structured and positive home environment
- Building meaningful, trusting relationships with children
- Supporting education, appointments and community activities
- Encouraging communication, emotional regulation and social development
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to achieve the best outcomes
Shift Patterns
We operate long-day shift patterns to ensure consistency for our young people:
7:00am – 9:00pm or 9:00am – 11:00pm
This is a full-time role based on 40 hours per week.
What are we looking for?
We are keen to hear from people who are compassionate, proactive and genuinely passionate about improving outcomes for children with complex needs.
To apply, you will need:
- Experience working in residential childcare, care settings, SEN support, or with children with additional needs
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Emotional resilience and a calm, caring approach
- A genuine commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children
A qualification in Residential Childcare is desirable and rewarded with a higher hourly rate, but we welcome applicants with relevant experience and the right values.
About Headstart Residential Care
Headstart Residential Care is committed to delivering high-quality, child-focused care where children feel safe, understood and empowered to reach their potential. We invest in our staff and create an environment where teamwork, consistency and compassion are at the heart of what we do.
If you want to be part of a supportive organisation where your work has real purpose, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a meaningful difference.
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
