Trauma-Informed Children's Support Worker

Kent County Council; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with enhancements

Pension and generous annual leave

Full training and development pathway

Support from experienced leaders and

Values-led working environment

Job summary

Kent County Council’s new Ashford children’s home is hiring three Children’s Support Workers to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs. These part-time roles (26 hours per week each) offer training and ongoing support within a small, nurturing environment.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, promote wellbeing and positive behaviour, contribute to care plans, and work as part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable people.
• Experience in care, education, youth work or similar environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, consistent approach.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines, activities and experiences.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, stability and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to care plans and support individual goals.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a safe and supportive home.
• Record and share information to support high-quality care.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Calm, consistent approach

Willingness to learn

Job description

Kent County Council’s new Ashford children’s home is hiring three Children’s Support Workers to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for young people with complex needs. These part-time roles (26 hours per week each) offer training and ongoing support within a small, nurturing environment.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, promote wellbeing and positive behaviour, contribute to care plans, and work as part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and