Support Worker - Children's Home

Peters Dean Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization specializing in residential care is seeking a Residential Support Worker in the United Kingdom to support children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The role involves providing consistent care and using trauma-informed approaches. Candidates must have experience in similar settings, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Excellent benefits include training support and health-related perks.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Regular well-being support

Free meals

Parking

Health-related benefits

£50 per sleep-in

Generous overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or in a similar setting preferred.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check and full safeguarding procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent care, emotional support, and guidance as a Support Worker.
• Support children with daily routines and emotional regulation.
• Use trauma-informed approaches including PACE and DDP models.
• Contribute to care planning, daily records, and household duties.

Skills

Emotional support

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed care

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated and caring team supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties who have experienced trauma and adversity in a residential care setting. As a Support Worker, you will help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where children can begin to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a Support Worker providing consistent care, emotional support, and guidance
• Support children with daily routines, emotional regulation, and behaviour management
• Use trauma-informed approaches including PACE and DDP models
• Contribute to care planning, daily records, and household duties

Requirements

• Experience as a Support Worker or in a similar setting preferred
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and child development
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Enhanced DBS check and full safeguarding procedures required

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development
• Regular well-being support
• Free meals, parking, and health-related benefits
• £50 per sleep-in and generous overtime opportunities

Licence / Certification

• UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Sound good? Please apply now and we will be in touch for an initial discussion.