Description Do you want to make a difference to children in care and help them flourish and achieve their potential? We have Children’s homes across the county, where vulnerable children live and receive support from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are responsible for their welfare. As a Residential Youth Support Worker, you will work with the children and their families, and support the children’s development and wellbeing. You can also take a lead on specialist areas and projects such as healthy eating to support improvements across the service. This role gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in East Sussex. We are looking for people who: have experience with working with children have an interest in child development can treat residents of the home with dignity and respect. We want to make the application process as easy as possible, so please just provide a CV and a brief supporting statement that highlights how you meet the key requirements below, as this is what we will be shortlisting on: Your interest in child development and willingness to learn. Your experience of working with children and young people. Your ability to work as part of an integrated childcare team Treat residents of the homes with dignity and respect and maintain confidentiality at all times Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Our homes are based in Eastbourne, Bexhill, Seaford and St Leonards and we have opportunities for staff who can work full time, part time or as relief workers. If you have preference on location or hours please indicate this in you application. Interviews will take place in person at Sorrel Drive on 8 December. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We understand that the great care we provide is down to the great staff we have. We provide a comprehensive induction process to teach you all the skills and knowledge you need. We also provide an apprenticeship in the level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with off the job training time and all course fees paid for by the Council. If you want to develop a career working with children there are also a range of development opportunities, including further apprenticeship opportunities to support your career aspirations. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion please contact either Roy Noble, Registered Homes Manager - Roy.noble@eastsussex.gov.uk or Emma Phillips, Registered Homes Manager- Emma.phillips@Eastsussex.gov.uk I really like the hands-on approach of support work and knowing that I’m making a difference. Kayleigh, Team Leader