Trauma-Informed Support Worker: Nurture Kids to Thrive

Salutem Care and Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley House, a Salutem Care and Education provision, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide nurturing care for young people with diverse emotional and developmental needs. You will support routines, education, activities, and family contact, building trustful relationships in a warm home environment.

Join a team committed to safety, empathy, and personal growth, with flexible shifts and comprehensive safeguarding practices that support the whole family and community.

Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic and emotionally resilient, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Calm, thoughtful communicator who can build trust quickly.
• Organised, reliable and flexible in shifting routines.
• Passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and thrive.
• Committed to working towards (or already holding) Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England).

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, trauma-informed care that meets the individual needs of each young person
• Support daily routines, education, activities, and family contact
• Build meaningful relationships through empathy, consistency, and effective communication
• Contribute to key working sessions, handovers, and accurate record-keeping
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, social workers, and other professionals
• Undertake sleep-in shifts and flexible working hours to meet the needs of the home
• Identify and report risks, safeguarding concerns, and opportunities for improvement

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Emotionally resilient

Calm communicator

Organised

Flexible

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Henley House, a Salutem Care and Education provision, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide nurturing care for young people with diverse emotional and developmental needs. You will support routines, education, activities, and family contact, building trustful relationships in a warm home environment.

Join a team committed to safety, empathy, and personal growth, with flexible shifts and comprehensive safeguarding practices that support the whole family and community.