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Residential Youth Support Worker

Job Description

Residential Youth Support Worker

Duration: Initially 6 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £18 umbrella an hour (£14 PAYE an hour)
Location: Eastbourne

East Sussex County Council are looking for a Residential Youth Support Worker to join their Children’s Services.

Responsibilities:
  • To be responsible for the day to day care and support in all aspects of daily living to the resident children
  • Keep accurate records of daily events and incidents
  • Contribute to the therapeutically informed care planning and risk management
  • Liaise with external professionals
  • Maintain and support effective relationships with families
  • Participate in a working rota designed to meet the needs of the service and contribute to positive working relationships
Requirements:
  • Have an interest in child development and willingness to learn
  • Experience of working with children and young people
  • Level 3 diploma in Residential childcare