Childcare Worker

Childcare Workers Residential Children's Support Location: Brighton & Hove
Pay: From £14.25 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Shift work Early & Late shifts 8-hour shifts
Contract: Full-time and long-term opportunities available ad hoc and perm roles-

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.

The Role

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

Shifts

The role operates on a shift-work basis, including:

• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Some flexibility around working patterns is required

What We're Looking For

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.

Why Apply?

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.