Child Support Worker

Location: Brighton and Hove

We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a children’s residential service supporting three young people between 8 - 13 years' old.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with at least 6 months’ experience working with children or within residential care who are looking to secure a long-term permanent role within a supportive and structured environment.

About the Home

The home has 3 young people in the service aged 8 - 13.

The home requires patient, resilient and nurturing individuals who can provide structure, consistency and positive role modelling.

Shift Pattern

* 7:30am – 10:00pm

* Must be able to do 3 - 4 shifts per week, including weekends at times

* Sleep-ins available

Pay Rates

* £12.50 per hour (Days)

* £50 per sleep-in

Key Responsibilities

* Supporting daily routines including education engagement, meals and activities

* Managing and responding to behaviours calmly and professionally

* Promoting emotional regulation and positive coping strategies

* Supporting young people with challenging behaviours

* Encouraging engagement in education and structured activities

* Maintaining a safe, nurturing and structured home environment

* Recording daily logs and contributing to care planning

* Working collaboratively with the wider professional network

Essential Requirements

* Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children (residential experience desirable)

* Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

* Aged 22 or over

* Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach

* Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children

This is an opportunity to join a service where consistency, patience and structure are key — and where your support can have a direct and lasting impact on young lives.

If you are looking for an agency-to-permanent pathway within residential childcare, we would love to hear from you