Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker – Children's Home

Swaay Child And Adolescent Services Limited; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Regular supervision

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Meals on shift

Job summary

SWAAY is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Bracknell. The role is full-time with shifts including 3pm–11pm and 10am–11pm, with a 6-week rolling rota and sleep-ins. Earn £27,600–£29,000 per year, with full training provided and opportunities for career progression.

We welcome career changers and provide NVQ Level 3/4 training, supervision and professional development to help you support traumatised young people aged 11–18 to achieve their aspirations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 desirable.
• Fully funded training and support to achieve the qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Reliability

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare

Job description

SWAAY is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Bracknell. The role is full-time with shifts including 3pm–11pm and 10am–11pm, with a 6-week rolling rota and sleep-ins. Earn £27,600–£29,000 per year, with full training provided and opportunities for career progression.

We welcome career changers and provide NVQ Level 3/4 training, supervision and professional development to help you support traumatised young people aged 11–18 to achieve their aspirations.