Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker for Children

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a Residential Support Worker to help establish a children's home. The role involves providing emotional and social support, managing challenging behaviour, and supporting daily routines. You will be integral in creating a safe environment for vulnerable children and young people. This position also requires undertaking household tasks and working sleep-in shifts as needed. A commitment to safeguarding and supporting children is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide emotional and social support to children.
• Skills in managing challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of early childhood trauma impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to children.
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Support children's daily routines and activities.

Skills

Emotional and social support

Managing challenging behaviour

Understanding of early childhood trauma

Support in daily routines

Job description

A local authority council in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a Residential Support Worker to help establish a children's home. The role involves providing emotional and social support, managing challenging behaviour, and supporting daily routines. You will be integral in creating a safe environment for vulnerable children and young people. This position also requires undertaking household tasks and working sleep-in shifts as needed. A commitment to safeguarding and supporting children is essential.