Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Description

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Company: Apple Orchard

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to 36,427.61, including sleep in shifts, dependent on performance and experience

Specific Hours: Approx. 40 hours per week – shift pattern

Benefits:

Competitive salary and sleep–in allowances ( 35 per night, typically one per week)Every other weekend offFully funded qualifications and professional developmentClear promotion pathways and career progressionCompany pensionAccess to employee discount and wellbeing programmesDo you want a role where every day you can help a child feel safe, supported and more hopeful about their future? At Apple Orchard, our Senior Residential Support Workers play a vital role in creating calm, caring and therapeutic homes for children who have experienced trauma, disruption or difficult life experiences.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to making a lasting difference. You do not need to have worked in residential childcare before; if you bring the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we will provide a full induction, hands–on support, ongoing training and the development you need to build confidence and succeed in the role.

Why join Apple Orchard?

Competitive salary with regular sleep–in paymentsA healthy work–life balance, including every other weekend offFull induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and fully funded qualificationsClear career progression, including routes into senior and leadership rolesSupportive managers, experienced colleagues and a team culture where you will not be expected to learn aloneCompany pension, employee discounts and wellbeing supportPractical support to complete your Level 3 qualification and develop your confidence in therapeutic residential careAbout Apple Orchard:

Apple Orchard runs five residential children's homes across Surrey and West Sussex, providing calm, therapeutic environments for boys aged 12–18. Many of the children we support have experienced trauma or disruption, and our homes are designed to help them feel safe, build trust and develop the confidence they need for the future.

You will be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, consistency, resilience and teamwork. This is a role where small moments matter – from helping a child manage a difficult day to celebrating progress, building confidence and supporting them towards greater independence.

Duties and responsibilities:

Lead on meeting each young person's care, welfare and development needsPlan engaging activities that support learning, independence and positive behaviourEnsure practice complies with legislation, policies and Children's Homes RegulationsSupport and guide Residential Support Workers, ensuring policies and risk assessments are followedRecord and report young people's progress accurately, including key events and life book updatesWork collaboratively with placing authorities, parents/carers and other professionalsSupport daily routines in the home, including helping with domestic tasks when requiredWork with the Manager and team to uphold the home's ethos and raise concerns appropriatelyMaintain clear, accurate and non–judgemental written recordsWhat We're Looking For:

Essential:

A genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's livesA caring, resilient and patient approach, with the ability to stay calm under pressureFlexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep–insFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, due to the rural location of some homesHelpful but not essential:

Experience working with children, care, education, youth work, mental health, residential services or similar settingsLevel 3 Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner/Health & Social Care qualification, or willingness to work towards itStrong written and verbal communication skillsA team–focused attitude, good sense of humour and emotional resilienceConfidence following procedures, writing reports and contributing to care plansReady to apply?

If you are compassionate, reliable and ready to help children feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Ad ID: 5418832574