Trauma‑Informed Residential Youth Support Worker

Barnardo's; Syston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's in Leicestershire is seeking a Residential Children & Young People's Worker to join the Emotional Well-being Home in Syston on a full-time permanent basis. You will support children aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma.

The role involves building trusting relationships, safeguarding, household duties, and working flexible shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays, with travel to other Leicestershire homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, OR be willing to achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Motivated by making a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
• Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
• To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility for shifts

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Barnardo's in Leicestershire is seeking a Residential Children & Young People's Worker to join the Emotional Well-being Home in Syston on a full-time permanent basis. You will support children aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma.

The role involves building trusting relationships, safeguarding, household duties, and working flexible shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays, with travel to other Leicestershire homes as needed.