Support Worker
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Company: Apple Orchard
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week - shift pattern
Salary: Up to £32,623.97, inclusive of sleep-in shifts
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £32,623.97 inclusive of sleep-in allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week)
- A healthy work-life balance, including every other weekend off
- Full induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and a fully funded Level 3 qualification
- Company pension
- Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes
- Clear career progression, including routes into senior and leadership roles
- Supportive managers, experienced colleagues and a team culture where you will not be expected to learn alone
Apple Orchard provides high-quality residential care across five children's homes in Surrey and West Sussex. We support boys aged 12-18 in calm, therapeutic settings where they can feel safe, valued and understood.
Joining our team means becoming part of a caring and professional environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You'll support young people who have experienced trauma and adversity, helping them build confidence, develop life skills and achieve their potential. Whether you're guiding a young person through a difficult day or celebrating a personal milestone, your support can have a lasting impact.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to making a lasting difference. You do not need to have worked in residential childcare before. xgikmsk If you bring the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we will provide a full induction, hands-on support, ongoing training and the development you need to build confidence and succeed in the role.
What You'll Do:
- Create a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment where children feel valued
- Support daily routines, education, hobbies and activities that build confidence and life skills
- Build stable, trusting relationships and be a consistent, positive role model
- Use calm, therapeutic and consistent approaches to support children through difficult moments
- Keep clear and accurate records of progress, behaviour, achievements and important information
- Work closely with colleagues, managers, families, local authorities and other professionals to maintain high standards of care
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
- A genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's lives
- A caring, resilient and patient approach, with the ability to stay ...
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