Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker

SWAAY; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3/4

Regular supervision

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

Employee advice programme

Cycle to work

Death in Service benefit

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Meals provided on shift

Job summary

SWAAY is recruiting Residential Support Workers in the Bracknell area. You will support traumatised young people aged 11-18, provide stability, model positive behaviours and help develop daily living skills. We offer full training, supervision and funded qualifications to help you succeed.

Shifts include 3pm-11pm, 10am-11pm and sleep-ins with a 6-week rolling rota. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare is desirable; we will fully fund and support you to achieve it.
• Empathy, resilience and motivation to help young people succeed.
• Ability to work within safeguarding guidelines and a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability and act as a positive role model for young people.
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries so young people feel safe and secure.
• Teach practical life skills: cooking, budgeting, preparing for independence.
• Encourage hobbies, positive routines and healthy lifestyles.
• Support emotional and behavioural development through trauma-informed approaches.
• Celebrate achievements and personal milestones.
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

SWAAY is recruiting Residential Support Workers in the Bracknell area. You will support traumatised young people aged 11-18, provide stability, model positive behaviours and help develop daily living skills. We offer full training, supervision and funded qualifications to help you succeed.

Shifts include 3pm-11pm, 10am-11pm and sleep-ins with a 6-week rolling rota. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.