Social Emotional Support - Worthing

Social Emotional Support WorkerLocation: Worthing, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full\-time / Part\-time opportunities available

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Social Emotional Support Worker to join our team in Worthing. This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people who may experience social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, helping them to build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

Working closely with education professionals, families, and external agencies, you will provide tailored support that enables individuals to overcome barriers to learning and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one\-to\-one and small group social and emotional support.


• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.


• Support the development of emotional regulation, social skills, and self\-esteem.


• Implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.


• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, carers, and external professionals.


• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.


• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.


• Encourage independence, wellbeing, and positive engagement in learning and daily activities.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.


• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient in challenging situations.


• Understand social, emotional, and mental health needs and their impact on learning and behaviour.


• Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Hold relevant qualifications in education, health and social care, psychology, counselling, or a related field (desirable but not essential).


• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal development of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

WHY APPLY?
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• Long\-term stable roles available


• Full training and ongoing support


• Weekly pay


• Competitive daily rates (£90–£110\)


• Rewarding, life\-changing work


• Opportunities across Eastbourne SEND schools

*\*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above*

*position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work*

*visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink*

*Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people*

*within education. During the application process, you will be required to:*

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*to complete reference checks before employment.*

• *Provide an Enhanced DBS*

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*assist with).*

*Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all*

*share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure*

*that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new*

*employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12\.07% PAYE holiday.*

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