Trauma-Informed Residential Child Care Worker

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Híbrido; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Programme

Mindfulness workshops

Pension Scheme

Discounts on Cafés, restaurants, shops

Costco membership

Gym discounts

Travel discounts with Arriva

Descripción de la vacante

Buckinghamshire Council is hiring a Children’s Residential Worker to support young people in Steeple Claydon, delivering daily care, activities, and trauma‑informed support. You will join a dedicated team in a new children’s home, with day and night shifts, including sleep‑in duties where required.

The role emphasizes building strong, safe relationships, promoting independence, and contributing to care planning and reviews in a nurturing environment.

Formación

• Empathetic and patient with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communicator, able to listen, understand and respond calmly in challenging situations.
• Strong team player, while also confident working independently.
• Resilient and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Committed to equality and inclusion, valuing diversity.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting young people with daily routines, meals and activities.
• Encouraging emotional and social development through community engagement and recreational activities.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a role model.
• Supporting children using trauma‑informed approaches and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning, reviews and reports.
• Celebrating achievements and helping young people develop independence and life skills.
• Creating a warm, nurturing environment where young people feel safe and valued.
• Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, while challenging discriminatory practice.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Flexibility

Equality & inclusion

Descripción del empleo

Buckinghamshire Council is hiring a Children’s Residential Worker to support young people in Steeple Claydon, delivering daily care, activities, and trauma‑informed support. You will join a dedicated team in a new children’s home, with day and night shifts, including sleep‑in duties where required.

The role emphasizes building strong, safe relationships, promoting independence, and contributing to care planning and reviews in a nurturing environment.