Sponsorship not available for this position We are pleased to be working with this well established childrens service near Arundel, East Sussex. This new site currently has places for 4 children between the ages of 10 - 17 and requires full time experienced and qualified staff. You will ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the children, providing the best possible experience by enabling, engaging, and empowering them to achieve their aspirations. you will be able to celebrate the smallest of their achievements, celebrating birthdays, holidays and always creating a fun environment. Specific Duties Work with children in the home, supporting them with their individual needs as outlined in their placement plan. Ensure that Safeguarding and the protection of Children is always prioritised. Ensure that you are working to the Company Ethos, Polices and Procedures. Ensure children are treated with dignity and respect. Support children to participate in the routines of the home and encourage them to take part in new activities. Promote education and support children in attending school, accompanying the child if required. Where children are out of education, support them with educational activities and work toward education outcomes. Promote well-being in the home by ensuring the environment is free from bullying, prejudice providing a safe loving place to live. Help children deal with conflict and trauma by supporting any therapeutic plans that are in place for them. Work co-operatively and pro-actively as part of a team supporting colleagues and the manager. Ensure that the medical needs, including medications are managed and recorded immediately. Ensure that the Children’s records are always kept up to date, including Placement Plans, Personal Plans and Risk Assessment. Ensure that Key worker sessions are completed weekly and recorded. You will be required to attend meetings; these may fall on your rostered off days. Skills And Abilities Full clean drivers licence – manual and automatic Manage challenging behaviour. Support children with complex needs. Mentor and advocate for Children. Effective oral and written communication skills. Awareness of confidentiality and data protection. Awareness of child protection and safeguarding. Awareness of substance misuse and child exploitation Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care Full driving license Experience in Working with Children in a Social Care setting, with behaviours that challenge and E&BD An enhanced DBS, registered online. Full mandatory training will be provided to the successful candidates and we are looking to place staff as soon as possible. If you feel that you could enrich a childs life and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please forward your CV with a minimum of 5 years unbroken work history for an immediate interview