Senior Support Worker: Trauma-Informed Independence

Five Rivers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Simply Health medical cash back scheme

Employee Support Programme

Ongoing training

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care in Plymouth, Devon, is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our new supported accommodation home for 16+ care leavers. You will guide young people in life skills, school engagement, and daily tasks, using trauma-informed practices to provide consistent, compassionate support.

The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or equivalent, full driving licence, and willingness to sleep-in 2–3 times weekly (£50 per sleep-in).

Qualifications

• Empathy and supportive communication with young people
• Ability to build rapport and maintain boundaries
• Willingness to participate in trauma-informed practice
• Flexibility to work around shift patterns and sleep-ins
• Safety awareness and lone-working capability

Responsibilities

• Guide and teach young people essential life skills for independent living
• Support schoolwork and college engagement; monitor progress
• Provide consistent, compassionate support using trauma-informed practices
• Build stable relationships with the young people and wider team
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare

Job description

Five Rivers Child Care in Plymouth, Devon, is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our new supported accommodation home for 16+ care leavers. You will guide young people in life skills, school engagement, and daily tasks, using trauma-informed practices to provide consistent, compassionate support.

The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or equivalent, full driving licence, and willingness to sleep-in 2–3 times weekly (£50 per sleep-in).