Children's Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Leiston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Career progression

Bonuses

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a residential children's home in the UK, supporting some of the most vulnerable young people. This trauma-informed role requires patience, resilience and genuine care, with long shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

A full UK driving licence is required and sponsorship is not available. The role offers progression opportunities, full training and development, and a rewarding career in a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience are essential in a trauma-informed environment.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Support young people who have experienced trauma.
• Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences.
• Help young people develop independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices.
• This role requires long shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Job description

Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children?

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join my clients residential 5 bed children's home supporting some of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people.This is a trauma-informed environment where patience, resilience, consistency and genuine care are essential.

This role requires real dedication and heart, as you will be supporting young people who may have experienced significant trauma and challenging life experiences.

The role also requires flexibility, with long shifts including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.

What's on offer:

£31,000 OTE with the opportunity to earn up to £34,000 including bonuses

Performance related bonus, Bonus for Good/Outstanding Ofsted, Bonus for length of service

Full-time, permanent position

Supportive and dedicated team environment

Full training and ongoing development

Opportunities for career progression

Rewarding and meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people

The Role:

As a Support Worker, you will:

Support children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs

Build positive and trusting relationships with young people

Act as a positive role model

Support young people who have experienced trauma

Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences

Help young people develop independence and confidence

Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

Uphold strong safeguarding practices

This role includes long shifts, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, so flexibility is essential.

Please be aware this role requires a driver with a full UK driving licence and is unable to offer sponsorship.

Summer