Impactful Trauma-Informed Residential Care Worker

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Regular supervision and reflective/pr­

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Scheme

Confidential Employee Advice Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Meals provided whilst on shift

Job summary

SWAAY is a residential provider dedicated to traumatised young people aged 11-18. They offer full training and supervision, with options for full-time or part-time work and a rolling six-week rota.

Roles include delivering stability, safeguarding, life-skills teaching and trauma-informed support to help youths achieve safer futures. Applicants should have empathy, resilience and strong communication; NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare is desirable and training will be funded if not held.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare desirable; training funded if not held.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability and act as a positive role model for young people
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries so young people feel safe and secure
• Teach practical life skills: cooking, budgeting, preparing for independence
• Encourage hobbies, positive routines and healthy lifestyles
• Support emotional and behavioural development through trauma-informed approaches
• Celebrate achievements and personal milestones
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Reliability

Flexibility

Purpose-driven

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

SWAAY is a residential provider dedicated to traumatised young people aged 11-18. They offer full training and supervision, with options for full-time or part-time work and a rolling six-week rota.

Roles include delivering stability, safeguarding, life-skills teaching and trauma-informed support to help youths achieve safer futures. Applicants should have empathy, resilience and strong communication; NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare is desirable and training will be funded if not held.