Trauma-Informed Children's Residential Worker

Staffordshire County Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is recruiting for a residential care role in Tamworth, supporting young people with complex needs. The role involves shift patterns, including evenings and weekends, with 1:1 sessions and ongoing professional development.

You will be part of an experienced team, receiving supervision and training to develop your skills while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the young people. This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

Qualifications

• Passion – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small).
• Resilience – Dedicated and committed, able to work with a close professional team.
• Forward thinking – Contribute to shaping the future of the service for children.
• Values – Supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative.
• Understanding reporting/recording within Children's Home Regulations.
• ICT skills – Microsoft packages and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work within the children's home, supporting a young person with complex emotional/behavioural needs.
• Work on a shift/rota basis including evenings and weekends.
• Provide emotional and practical care and support as part of a team.
• Engage in 1:1 sessions addressing emotions and behaviours; liaise with management and other professionals.
• Engage in regular supervision sessions.
• Complete mandatory and additional training to enhance practice.

Skills

Passion

Resilience

Forward thinking

Values

ICT skills

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children's Residential care

UK Driving Licence (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is recruiting for a residential care role in Tamworth, supporting young people with complex needs. The role involves shift patterns, including evenings and weekends, with 1:1 sessions and ongoing professional development.

You will be part of an experienced team, receiving supervision and training to develop your skills while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the young people. This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.