About the Role
Salary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Worthing
Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 – 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.
Due to additional funding, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Residential Childcare Worker at Green Waves. You’ll help create a safe, supportive space where young people feel valued during times of change. You’ll build trust, be a positive role model, and encourage activities that boost confidence and resilience. No two days are the same — from planned sessions to adapting on the spot to meet each child’s needs. Intuitive, creativity and resilience are qualities that will make a real difference here.
You’ll also need to communicate clearly with colleagues and work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to keep care consistent. Staying organised and keeping records up to date is important, but the most rewarding part is knowing you’re helping children grow, feel supported, and reach their potential.
Join our friendly, supportive team with great opportunities for personal development — and apply today!
Experience and Skills
Some of the key skills and experience required for the role are:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.
* Ability to promote and encourage a multi‑agency approach to support the child.
* Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.
* Ability to work as part of a team around a child.
* Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.
* Knowledge of how to support children who have experienced trauma, harm or abuse - Desirable
Rewards and Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.
In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:
* an excellent local government pension scheme
* generous holiday entitlement
* access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.
* a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives
* maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
* health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme
* training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE05350.
Legal and Equality Statements
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A full employment history will be requested and covered for this role.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
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