Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary £27,976

Sleep-in allowance £60

OTE £32,000 including sleep-ins

Bonus opportunities

Ofsted-related bonuses

Long-service bonuses

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting a dedicated Residential Support Worker for a 4-bed children’s home in Colchester. You will support young people through trauma, provide a consistent, compassionate presence, and help them feel safe and understood in a therapeutic, child-centred environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a basic salary of £27,976 plus sleep-in allowances and potential bonuses up to £34,000.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children or young people.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Build positive, trusting and consistent relationships.
• Act as a positive role model and provide guidance and encouragement.
• Support children who have experienced trauma using a therapeutic, child-centred approach.
• Help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment where young people can thrive.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with vulnerable children

UK work rights

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting a dedicated Residential Support Worker for a 4-bed children’s home in Colchester. You will support young people through trauma, provide a consistent, compassionate presence, and help them feel safe and understood in a therapeutic, child-centred environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a basic salary of £27,976 plus sleep-in allowances and potential bonuses up to £34,000.