Relief Residential Youth Support Worker

at  East Sussex County Council

Job Introduction
Do you want to make a difference to the most vulnerable children in care and help them flourish and achieve their potential?
We have Children’s disability homes in Eastbourne & Bexhill, where vulnerable children live and receive support from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are responsible for their welfare. As a Relief Residential Youth Support Worker, you will work the amount of shifts you choose to cover staff who are on leave or sick. There is always plenty of work if you want it. You can work across both homes or choose a home that is suitable for you. We often have people who choose to work as relief staff as it offers full flexibility around other commitments such as study or home life.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so if you do require sponsorship, we will be unable to progress with your application.
You will work with the children who often have complex needs as well as their families. You will support the children’s development and wellbeing. 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, an interest in child development and who 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 cover letter that highlights how you meet the key requirements below, as this is what we will be shortlisting on:

• Have an interest in child development and willingness to learn.
• Experience of working with children and young people.
• 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

As well as the above it is vital that you have excellent communication skills and are able to demonstrate resilience which is needed as part of this testing but highly rewarding career.
Our homes are based in Eastbourne and Bexhill and we have opportunities for staff who can work full time or part time.
Interviews will be held in person on week commencing 16 December 2024
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 about the role, please contact Emma or Amy to arrange a call.
Emma Quicke - Emma.Quicke@eastsussex.gov.uk
Amy Martin - Amy.Martin@eastsussex.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details