Trauma-Informed Residential Support Worker | Funded NVQ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Regular supervision

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Scheme

Confidential Employee Advice Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Meals provided whilst on shift

Job summary

Swaay Child And Adolescent Services Limited is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help traumatised young people in a secure, supportive environment. The role offers full training, supervision and progression through NVQ qualifications, with day, evening and sleep-in shifts in a 6-week rolling rota.

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering trauma-informed care, life-skills coaching and consistent boundaries to promote safety and independence for youths aged 11–18.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare is desirable; we will fund and support you to achieve it.
• Empathy, resilience and the motivation to help young people succeed.

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

Motivation to help

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Swaay Child And Adolescent Services Limited is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help traumatised young people in a secure, supportive environment. The role offers full training, supervision and progression through NVQ qualifications, with day, evening and sleep-in shifts in a 6-week rolling rota.

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering trauma-informed care, life-skills coaching and consistent boundaries to promote safety and independence for youths aged 11–18.