Lead Children's Support Worker: Therapeutic, Trauma-Informed

Kent County Council; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with enhancements

Pension and generous leave

Structured training and progression

Behaviour specialists support

Job summary

Kent County Council in Ashford, Kent is seeking a Senior Childrens Support Worker to help shape and deliver care at the Athena Childrens Home. This role involves leading shifts, sustaining safe staffing and providing high-quality care within a new, therapeutic environment.

You will promote children’s rights, support assessment and care planning, and work with professionals to ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance. Experience in residential settings and strong values are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience in residential care or similar settings.
• Knowledge of Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and safeguarding practice.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed or PBS approaches (training and ongoing support and development provided).
• Experience leading shifts or supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide high-quality care and support to children.
• Role model best practice and support less experienced staff.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
• Be a champion for safeguarding, and positive experiences for children and their outcomes.

Skills

Caregiving

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

Kent County Council in Ashford, Kent is seeking a Senior Childrens Support Worker to help shape and deliver care at the Athena Childrens Home. This role involves leading shifts, sustaining safe staffing and providing high-quality care within a new, therapeutic environment.

You will promote children’s rights, support assessment and care planning, and work with professionals to ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance. Experience in residential settings and strong values are essential.