Children's Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex, South East England

Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour (depending on qualification and experience)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Children's Support Worker to join a supportive residential service in Bexhill. In this rewarding role, you will contribute to creating a positive, safe, and nurturing environment where young people can develop emotionally, socially, and personally. As a Children's Support Worker, you will act as a role model, building respectful relationships and supporting young people's growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Bexhill, your daily duties will include:

• Building constructive, respectful relationships with young people, reinforcing positive behaviours and offering guidance on personal development.
• Planning and engaging young people in recreational and social activities both inside and outside the home.
• Attending team meetings, participating in training, and supporting the onboarding of new team members.
• Covering operational responsibilities, including stepping in for senior staff when required, to ensure smooth shift management.
• Maintaining accurate casework records, creating social/emotional reports, and contributing to reviews.
• Safely transporting young people to school, appointments, and social activities.
• Ensuring living spaces are clean, hygienic, and safe.

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Support Worker, you will need:

• A Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Childcare (or equivalent) is highly desirable. Candidates without this qualification must demonstrate a commitment to working towards it.
• Excellent communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work a rota that includes weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call duties.
• A full UK driving licence to transport young people safely.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive hourly rate with regular pay reviews.
• Enhanced overtime pay at 1.25x rate for extra hours worked.
• Generous annual leave of 5.6 weeks plus additional service days.
• Fully funded ongoing training and clear career progression pathways.
• Financial incentives for sleep-in and on-call shifts.
• Supportive team environment committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable young adults.

If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity in Bexhill, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

Note: All successful applicants will undergo a safer recruitment process, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and reference verification.