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Support Worker

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.8 - £13 Hourly
Temporary
Agency & Permanent Opportunities Available

We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Support Workers to work within children’s residential homes supporting young people with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.

This role involves supporting children and young people who may come from traumatic backgrounds and present with challenging behaviours, learning disabilities and mental health needs.

We can offer flexible agency work with long-hour shifts available, alongside excellent opportunities for permanent employment. Many of the homes we work with regularly offer permanent contracts to agency staff based on performance, reliability and suitability within the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines and activities
• Acting as a positive role model and providing emotional support
• Assisting with cooking, household tasks and maintaining a safe home environment
• Supporting young people to attend school, appointments and family contact sessions
• Building positive and professional relationships with young people
• Encouraging participation in activities and supporting engagement within the community
• Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, professional and supportive manner
• Working collaboratively with residential teams to provide high-quality care and support

Requirements:

• A calm, patient and resilient nature
• Ability to build effective relationships with children and young people
• Confidence supporting individuals with challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children or young people within residential care, education, SEN, youth work, family support or similar settings
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over

What We Offer:

• Flexible working patterns
• Long-hour shifts available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing agency opportunities
• Potential permanent opportunities within services based on performance
• Supportive and experienced recruitment team

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for flexible work with genuine long-term opportunities, we would like to hear from you

Reference: 225160643

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CV-Library

Support Worker

CV-Library

Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.8 - £13 Hourly
Temporary
Agency & Permanent Opportunities Available

We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Support Workers to work within children’s residential homes supporting young people with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.

This role involves supporting children and young people who may come from traumatic backgrounds and present with challenging behaviours, learning disabilities and mental health needs.

We can offer flexible agency work with long-hour shifts available, alongside excellent opportunities for permanent employment. Many of the homes we work with regularly offer permanent contracts to agency staff based on performance, reliability and suitability within the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines and activities
• Acting as a positive role model and providing emotional support
• Assisting with cooking, household tasks and maintaining a safe home environment
• Supporting young people to attend school, appointments and family contact sessions
• Building positive and professional relationships with young people
• Encouraging participation in activities and supporting engagement within the community
• Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, professional and supportive manner
• Working collaboratively with residential teams to provide high-quality care and support

Requirements:

• A calm, patient and resilient nature
• Ability to build effective relationships with children and young people
• Confidence supporting individuals with challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children or young people within residential care, education, SEN, youth work, family support or similar settings
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over

What We Offer:

• Flexible working patterns
• Long-hour shifts available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing agency opportunities
• Potential permanent opportunities within services based on performance
• Supportive and experienced recruitment team

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for flexible work with genuine long-term opportunities, we would like to hear from you
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Reference: 225160643

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