Due to exceptionally high demand, we are actively recruiting Support Workers to cover shifts within Children s Residential Care, Post-16 Supported Living, Mental Health Units, Homeless Hostels, and Youth Services across the West Sussex area. Locations include, but are not limited to, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Worthing, Horsham, Crawley, Newhaven, and surrounding areas.
We offer Support Worker shifts supporting vulnerable children and young people across a diverse range of settings throughout West Sussex. Available shifts include early, late, long days, sleep-ins, and waking nights, allowing you to choose a shift pattern that best suits your lifestyle. You may work consistently within a single project for continuity or across multiple projects for greater flexibility and variety. Our current Support Workers value the freedom to work as much or as little as they wish, whether to complement other commitments or as a primary source of income.
We welcome applications from individuals preferably experienced in supporting children, young people, or those from related professional backgrounds.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the skills and mindset required to support vulnerable children and young people who have faced significant challenges. As a Support Worker, you will be emotionally resilient, patient, and empathetic, recognising the importance of consistency in your approach and communication. Maintaining safe and professional boundaries with those you support is essential. You will work with young people who may at times display challenging and unpredictable behaviours.
If this sounds like the right role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Benefits of working with us include:
- Competitive hourly rates of pay
- Weekly payment via BACS
- Holiday pay accrued separately from the hourly rate
- Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS check provided
- Mandatory training and certificates supplied for personal use
- Optional workplace pension scheme
- Support from friendly and experienced Health & Social Care Consultants, including:
- Comprehensive project information provided prior to your first shift at each location
- Additional supervised support and training within projects as needed or requested
- Ongoing encouragement for professional development and upskilling
- 24/7 emergency contact available
Terms and conditions apply.
To apply, please click the APPLY NOW tab to proceed with your application.
Kingdom People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Salary range
- £12.21 - £12.50