Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Salary

Sleep ins

Permanent, Full time hours

Career progression

In house training

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is assisting a charity in Worksop to recruit Residential Support Workers. You will support vulnerable children aged 5-18 who have experienced trauma, helping them understand their experiences and regain trust in the world.

The role involves long shifts, including sleep-ins and weekend work, with permanent full-time hours and opportunities for career progression through in-house training and therapeutic practice. A strong commitment to child welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to working with vulnerable children.
• Flexibility to work weekends and sleep-ins.
• Ability to reflect on experiences and support distressed youths.
• Experience with challenging behaviours and complex emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5-18 in residential settings.
• Help them understand trauma and rebuild trust.
• Work long hours with sleep-ins and handover routines.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing during shifts.

Skills

Commitment to child welfare

Weekend flexibility

Trauma-informed approach

Experience with challenging behaviours

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is assisting a charity in Worksop to recruit Residential Support Workers. You will support vulnerable children aged 5-18 who have experienced trauma, helping them understand their experiences and regain trust in the world.

The role involves long shifts, including sleep-ins and weekend work, with permanent full-time hours and opportunities for career progression through in-house training and therapeutic practice. A strong commitment to child welfare is essential.