Trauma-Informed Residential Care Specialist

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Waverley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins optional

Job summary

Peters Dean Care Ltd is hiring Residential Support Workers in the United Kingdom. Full and Part Time positions pay £15 per hour and include shift work with optional sleep-ins, 12 hour shifts (36 hours per week) or 2 shifts per week for part-time roles.

You’ll support children who have experienced trauma in a safe, therapeutic home environment. We seek calm, resilient, reflective individuals with a commitment to at least two years in the role; Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable people (personal or professional).
• Calm, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situations.
• Willingness to work within a therapeutic framework.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable or the willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, nurturing care and act as a trusted adult role model
• Support children with daily routines, education, health, play, and activities
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and reflective practice
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, emotionally containing home
• Use physical intervention only as a last resort (full training provided)
• Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people.
• Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor.
• Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach.
• Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience with children/vulnerable

Calm and reflective approach

Therapeutic framework willingness

Two years commitment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable

Job description

Peters Dean Care Ltd is hiring Residential Support Workers in the United Kingdom. Full and Part Time positions pay £15 per hour and include shift work with optional sleep-ins, 12 hour shifts (36 hours per week) or 2 shifts per week for part-time roles.

You’ll support children who have experienced trauma in a safe, therapeutic home environment. We seek calm, resilient, reflective individuals with a commitment to at least two years in the role; Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable