Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Care Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,976 p.a.

Sleep-in pay £60 per sleep-in

Full-time permanent role

Training and development

Career progression

Rewarding work with vulnerable young

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is assisting a client running a 5-bed residential children's home in the UK. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable young people through trauma-informed care, building trust, and promoting healthy routines in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The position is full-time and permanent with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins. A driver with a UK licence is required, and sponsorship cannot be offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Ability to work long shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Driver with UK driving licence (sponsorship not offered).

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a positive role model for the children.
• Support young people who have experienced trauma.
• Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences.
• Help young people develop independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices.

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates is assisting a client running a 5-bed residential children's home in the UK. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable young people through trauma-informed care, building trust, and promoting healthy routines in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The position is full-time and permanent with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins. A driver with a UK licence is required, and sponsorship cannot be offered.