Trauma-Informed Children's Home Support Worker

Community Care Live; Romsey; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Level 3 Diploma completion bonus

Health Assured Employee Assistance

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave & sick pay

Job summary

Hockley House in Romsey is seeking a devoted Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing environment for young people aged 12-18 with complex needs. You will work alongside residential, health and education professionals to support education, life skills and personal development.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve) and strong communication skills. You’ll join a brand-new service that values safeguarding, trauma-informed care and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve with our support.
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Compassionate, resilient and child-centred approach.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

Skills

Childcare qualifications

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Hockley House in Romsey is seeking a devoted Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing environment for young people aged 12-18 with complex needs. You will work alongside residential, health and education professionals to support education, life skills and personal development.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve) and strong communication skills. You’ll join a brand-new service that values safeguarding, trauma-informed care and