Trauma-Informed Youth Support Lead - Residential Care

Charles Hunter Associates; Lewes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins included

Performance bonuses

Bonus for Ofsted results

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a 4-bed residential children's home in the Lewes area. You will support young people with emotional and developmental needs, helping them build routines and independence in a trauma-informed setting.

The role requires flexibility for long shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. A full UK driving licence is essential; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Background working with vulnerable children (under 18) in SEN or similar environment.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to work long shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Experience with safeguarding practices and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional, physical and developmental needs of young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Provide trauma-informed support to young people who have experienced trauma.
• Encourage routines, activities and independence.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a 4-bed residential children's home in the Lewes area. You will support young people with emotional and developmental needs, helping them build routines and independence in a trauma-informed setting.

The role requires flexibility for long shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. A full UK driving licence is essential; sponsorship is not available.