Children’s Senior Support Worker – Trauma, PBS

Children’s Senior Support Worker – Trauma, PBS

£28,000 – £35,000

Newhaven

Are you a senior support worker passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred support?

Do you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children?

This could be the role for you!

Overview

Compass Associates is pleased to partner with a specialist provider of high-quality residential care for vulnerable children and young people in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate deputy to take on a new challenge!

Senior Support Worker role is pivotal to ensure that all Children needs are met while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to high standards of care, and a passion for improving the lives of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, + a range of performance-related bonuses / £50 per sleep-in
• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days gradually to 32 days after 4 years of service + additional 3.5 days of leave (birthday, health & wellbeing day, festive celebrations)
• Ofsted bonuses: receive £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and £200 for ‘Outstanding’
• Service Awards: £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years, £600 after 10 years + up to £500 special recognition award for marvellous practice
• Personal and Professional Development: Training options for Level 4&5 and therapeutic training qualifications
• MediCash: cashback for medical and wellbeing appointments

What Sets the Service Apart

• On-site Psychology expertise: each home has its own assigned psychologist
• Specialised Education Services – Tailored learning support for every child.
• Exceptional Training & Development – Backed by leading psychologists in the field.
• Personalised Therapeutic Interventions – Direct, one-on-one support for children.
• Accredited Best Practices – Proud members of the Community of Communities network.
• Child-Focused Environments – Thoughtfully designed homes with high-quality furnishings, supported by dedicated budgets.
• 24/7 Responsive Care – A dependable on-call system for immediate assistance.
• Centralized Organisational Support – Streamlined IT, HR, and Marketing resources, plus custom database systems—freeing you to focus on what truly matters: the children in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement
• Giving guidance and support to all Residential Workers
• Being responsible for the supervision of designated members of staff and to record this in the Supervision Sheet on the member’s of staff’s file
• Planning, managing and leading shifts ensuring children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day
• Ensuring Placement Plan for each child is followed and adhered to at all times
• Ensuring education is promoted and supported and that each child’s attendance in education is maintained

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of direct experience in residential childcare settings.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).

Location

Newhaven
 

Commutable from: Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Seaford, Peacehaven, Eastbourne, Uckfield, Hailsham, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Polegate, Newick, Ringmer, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Forest Row, Crowborough

Contact Details

For more information or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates via email at [email protected] with an up-to-date CV or call on 023 9231 6032

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We also offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for any successful recommendation.

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