Job Description

We are opening a brand-new children's home committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children from traumatic backgrounds. Our mission is to empower and guide them towards brighter futures through trauma-informed care and person-centred support.

What You'll Do:

Provide emotional and practical support to children, helping them build confidence and life skills. Work in a trauma-informed way, offering consistency, patience, and understanding. Assist with daily routines, activities, and education to promote stability and growth. Support children with challenging behaviours, using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement. Encourage and facilitate fun, engaging activities to promote well-being. Ensure the home is a safe and positive space, in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards. Work collaboratively with a team of professionals, including social workers and therapists.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people, especially those with trauma backgrounds A compassionate, patient, and resilient personality. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare) or willingness to work towards one. Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and child protection (training provided). A full UK driving license (essential).

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with additional sleep-in allowances. Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities. A supportive and inclusive team environment. The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Employee wellness and support programs.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career where every day presents an opportunity to transform a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something truly special!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person