Trauma-Informed Children's Support Worker | Bath/Bristol

Anchor Children Services; Bath, West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured support

Safeguarding training

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Anchor Children Services is seeking a Support Worker for children and young adults, based at Bath or Bristol. You will provide safe, nurturing care and help each child feel secure while supporting growth in confidence and independence.

Join a team that uses attachment-based, trauma-informed approaches, including PACE, to guide care. You’ll be involved in daily routines, safeguarding, and collaborative planning with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) in view or in progress.
• Experience caring for children or young people, paid, voluntary or personal.
• Understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe from harm.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children who have experienced trauma.
• Good verbal and written communication, with clear record-keeping.
• Calm, consistent and resilient under challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and welfare of every child in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Provide warm, consistent, child-centred care and nurture a homely environment.
• Support daily routines, including school work, meals, and personal care.
• Plan activities and outings to build confidence and interests.
• Act as key worker for named children and contribute to planning/reviews.
• Follow attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches throughout care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Record keeping

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Anchor Children Services is seeking a Support Worker for children and young adults, based at Bath or Bristol. You will provide safe, nurturing care and help each child feel secure while supporting growth in confidence and independence.

Join a team that uses attachment-based, trauma-informed approaches, including PACE, to guide care. You’ll be involved in daily routines, safeguarding, and collaborative planning with families and professionals.