Trauma-Informed Residential Care Worker - Children

Legacy Estate Homes Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Free on-site parking

Meals while working

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Legacy Estate Homes Ltd is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide trauma-informed care in a children’s residential home in the United Kingdom. You will support young people with daily living, education access, and community activities while promoting their emotional wellbeing and development.

The role requires patience, resilience, and flexibility, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work within safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable).
• Experience in children’s residential care (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people living in our home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, their families, and professionals.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.
• Support children with personal care while ensuring dignity and respect.
• Assist children in accessing education, health services, and community activities.
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs, and incident reports.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, healthcare professionals, schools, and other agencies.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Empathic

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible

Reliable

Job description

Legacy Estate Homes Ltd is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide trauma-informed care in a children’s residential home in the United Kingdom. You will support young people with daily living, education access, and community activities while promoting their emotional wellbeing and development.

The role requires patience, resilience, and flexibility, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.