Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Residential Support Worker

Company: Apple Orchard

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week - shift pattern

Starting Salary:

What We Offer:

About Apple Orchard:

Apple Orchard runs five residential homes across Surrey and West Sussex, offering calm, therapeutic environments for boys aged 12-18 who have experienced trauma or disruption. Our focus is on helping young people heal, grow and reach their full potential.

You'll join a supportive, dedicated team that values compassion, resilience and teamwork. Whether you're experienced or new to residential childcare, if you're passionate about making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:


As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in the daily life and development of the young people in our care. You will:

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

* A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young people's lives
* Experience working with teenagers or challenging behaviours (preferred)
* Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (needed due to rural locations)

Desirable:

* Level 3 Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner/Health & Social Care qualification - or willingness to work towards it
* Ability to manage behaviour with calmness, empathy and consistency
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A team‑focused attitude, good sense of humour and emotional resilience
* Confidence following procedures, writing reports and contributing to care plans

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. xrlawcv Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

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Location:
Horsham
Salary:
£29,046.53 - £32,072.35 per annum + Pension, employee discount scheme
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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