Job Description

This is an opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of young people who need it the most.


We're looking for a Team Leader to spearhead our Residential Support Workers at Lansdowne Secure Children's home. Lansdowne is a secure children's home run by East Sussex which houses some of the most vulnerable young people aged between 10 to 17 from across the UK.


With a fantastic skilled team, plus a state-of-the-art nurturing environment the residents are offered all-round support. Each young person has a bespoke care plan to ensure support and agreed areas of work to meet their education and health needs.


You'll be a visible leader who brings a presence to the home, planning residential support worker's shifts, leading shifts on a day to day basis, ensuring that the children are kept engaged and that their emotional and physical wellbeing is being cared for. This is a challenging role as it involves you taking the lead in a constructive and proactive way to address the problematic behaviour presented by the children, so requires resilience and self-awareness.


We are looking for candidates who:


Are organised Are self-motivated Has communication skills Ideally has experience working with challenging young people, understanding their complex needs and behaviours
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.


Please download the & Person Specification for more information.


Interviews will take place in person at Lansdowne Secure Unit. Interviews will take place within two weeks of closing date. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.


For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sam Bennett, Deputy Service Manager - samuel.bennet@eastsussex.gov.uk


' I really like the hands-on approach of support work and knowing that I'm making a difference.' - Kayleigh, Team Leader


For work that makes a difference



Additional Information



This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.