Child Support Worker

Brighton, East Sussex
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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

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7:30am – 10:00pm

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

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Sleep-ins available

Pay Rates

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£12.50 per hour (Days)

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£50 per sleep-in

Key Responsibilities

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Supporting daily routines including education engagement, meals and activities

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Managing and responding to behaviours calmly and professionally

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Promoting emotional regulation and positive coping strategies

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Supporting young people with challenging behaviours

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Encouraging engagement in education and structured activities

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Maintaining a safe, nurturing and structured home environment

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Recording daily logs and contributing to care planning

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Working collaboratively with the wider professional network

Essential Requirements

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

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Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

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Aged 22 or over

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Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach

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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

Job Info
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Job Title:
Child Support Worker
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary:
£12.50 Per hour WEEKLY PAY
Posted:
Mar 4th 2026
Closes:
Apr 4th 2026
Sector:
Social Care
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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