Trauma-Informed Children's Support Champion

Keys Group; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Induction programme

Training & qualifications

Enhanced pay scales

Maternity/Paternity pay

Wellbeing service

NEST Pension

Life assurance

Enhanced DBS paid for

28 days annual leave

Referral bonus

Circle & Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a devoted children's support worker to join our caring family home, supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will offer encouragement, praise, and a patient, understanding approach during times of crisis to help them grow and feel safe.

The role requires flexible shifts including sleep-ins, a DBS check, induction, funded training, and access to wellbeing services and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Great communication skills, positive, playful and energetic.
• Experience with children in care or transferable skills is beneficial.
• Ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
• Full UK Driving licence is beneficial.
• Flexible to work shifts and sleep-ins.
• Safeguarding commitment with enhanced DBS check.
• Competitive salary at the Real Living Wage level.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children, led by a registered manager.
• Act as a professional parent, offering encouragement and praise.
• Enjoy days out and activities while supporting milestones and development.
• Provide emotional and physical support to help children reach their full potential.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships with the children.
• Help children find pleasure in everyday tasks.
• Empower them to make decisions about themselves.
• Ensure a safe home environment including cleaning, laundry and cooking.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience under pressure

Flexibility with shifts

Calm under challenges

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Keys Group is seeking a devoted children's support worker to join our caring family home, supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will offer encouragement, praise, and a patient, understanding approach during times of crisis to help them grow and feel safe.

The role requires flexible shifts including sleep-ins, a DBS check, induction, funded training, and access to wellbeing services and pension benefits.