Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker

SuperCare Residential; Hastings; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Fully Funded Level 3 & Level 5

Career progression paths

Gym membership contributions

Company bonus scheme

Free meals on every shift

Job summary

SuperCare Residential seeks a Residential Support Worker to help vulnerable children and young people aged 10-16 within an Ofsted registered home in Bexhill. You will provide therapeutic, nurturing care and support independence and education.

Training, supervision and a clear career path are offered. Role requires emotional resilience and ability to work across day or night shifts; DBS checks apply and safeguarding procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Trauma-informed and child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support the emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation and policies.
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models and care plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours.
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to handovers and meetings.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

SuperCare Residential seeks a Residential Support Worker to help vulnerable children and young people aged 10-16 within an Ofsted registered home in Bexhill. You will provide therapeutic, nurturing care and support independence and education.

Training, supervision and a clear career path are offered. Role requires emotional resilience and ability to work across day or night shifts; DBS checks apply and safeguarding procedures are followed.