Children residential support worker

Residential Children''s Support Worker Job Description (Summary) Job Title: Residential Children''s Support Worker (Trauma-Informed) Location: Raynes Park Salary: 13 per hour + Sleep in allowance (flexible working options available) Reports To: Team Leader / Registered Manager Purpose of the Role To provide compassionate, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people living in a residential setting. The role focuses on understanding the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and loss, helping young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide consistent, nurturing, and child-centred care within a safe residential environment. Build trusting relationships with children and young people through empathy, patience, and positive role modelling. Support young people to understand and manage emotions, behaviours, and relationships in a trauma-informed manner. Implement individual care plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments. Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem, and independence. Support attendance and engagement with education, training, health appointments, and community activities. Use therapeutic and restorative approaches to manage challenging behaviours and conflict. Safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns, incidents, and disclosures. Maintain accurate records, reports, and daily logs in accordance with regulatory ..... full job details .....