Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Support Worker

Break Charity; Chevington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free qualifications

Golden hello £500 after start

Second £500 at six months

Referral bonus

Annual leave purchase

Pension salary sacrifice

Life assurance (3x salary)

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Break Charity is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Chevington, Suffolk. You will provide safe, child-centred care to young people in Break’s homes, supporting their emotional and physical wellbeing and helping them heal from trauma.

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare must be completed within 24 months, and a UK driving licence is required. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Needed personal qualities: patience, empathy and resilience.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma within 24 months (fully funded).
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent, child-centred care for young people.
• Support emotional and physical wellbeing and help rebuild trust and confidence.
• Work with Break’s therapeutic services to help each young person thrive.
• Remain adaptable and resilient in challenging situations.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Break Charity is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Chevington, Suffolk. You will provide safe, child-centred care to young people in Break’s homes, supporting their emotional and physical wellbeing and helping them heal from trauma.

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare must be completed within 24 months, and a UK driving licence is required. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive staff benefits.