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Support Worker

Innovex Resource Group Limited

Hayling IslandView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£14.45 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 November 2026

16 days left

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join an Ofsted Outstanding children’s home in Hayling Island.

You will be supporting young people aged 5–18, providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment while helping them develop confidence, independence and important life skills.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

  • Support young people with their emotional, social and practical needs
  • Build positive and trusting relationships
  • Provide encouragement, structure and consistent support
  • Support children during challenging situations in a calm and patient manner
  • Encourage independence and positive decision-making
  • Take part in activities and days out
  • Support day-to-day household duties including cooking, cleaning and laundry
  • Maintain a safe and supportive residential environment

  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A positive, energetic and patient approach
  • Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
  • Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins
  • Full UK driving licence is beneficial

Previous experience within children’s residential care would be advantageous. However, candidates with transferable experience from nurseries, education, adult supported living, challenging behaviour, sports or supporting vulnerable people will also be considered.

  • £14.45 per hour
  • £62.64 per sleep-in
  • Additional £3,000–£6,000 earning potential per year
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Fully funded training and qualifications
  • Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
  • NEST Pension Scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Wellbeing and counselling support
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Blue Light Card and employee discount schemes
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Staff referral scheme

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

25 September 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Innovex Resource Group Limited

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