Trauma-Informed Residential Care Worker for Children

Shaw Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Annual Attendance Bonus

28 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to build positive relationships, provide daily care, and support children in developing essential life skills. You will collaborate with social workers, educators, and clinicians to promote wellbeing and learning in a safe, nurturing home.

The role includes contributing to care plans, maintaining records, and celebrating achievements, with a trauma-informed approach and opportunities for specialist training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with complex needs.
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confidence managing difficult situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• A willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
• Support young people to access education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly, confidently, and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, education professionals, and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and celebrating children's achievements.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional resilience

Therapeutic approaches

Communication skills

Child-centred approach

Driving licence

Flexibility

Willingness to study diploma

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to build positive relationships, provide daily care, and support children in developing essential life skills. You will collaborate with social workers, educators, and clinicians to promote wellbeing and learning in a safe, nurturing home.

The role includes contributing to care plans, maintaining records, and celebrating achievements, with a trauma-informed approach and opportunities for specialist training.