Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£32000 - £35000
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (Trauma-Informed Care)
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (including sleep-in shift pay, bonuses, and pension)
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children? A leading provider of trauma-informed, therapeutic care is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their supportive children’s residential home in Chippenham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive organisation committed to the principles of a Therapeutic Community, helping young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties unlock their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and support your team to deliver exceptional care.
- Assist management in running the home smoothly and developing therapeutic services.
- Ensure safeguarding and safety of children and staff at all times.
- Build strong, empathetic relationships with young people, their families, and professionals.
- Act as a positive role model and leader within the team.
- Support team development and address vicarious trauma.
- Engage in community-based activities to promote social inclusion.
- Support practical tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
- Maintain detailed, reflective records evidencing progress and safeguarding.
- Comply with all health and safety standards, policies, and legislation.
- Uphold attachment-based and trauma-informed care approaches consistently.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in Children’s Residential Social Care or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and therapeutic approaches.
- Effective leadership, communication, and nurturing skills.
- Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or willingness to attain.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
- Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and relevant legislation.
- Clear DBS check and positive references.
- Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and appropriate boundaries.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £35,000 per year, including sleep-in shift payments (£63 per night).
- Bonuses for achieving excellent OFSTED grading (up to £250).
- Referral scheme paying £350 for successful candidate placements.
- Long-term salary reviews to reward commitment.
- 28 days annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year.
- Sleep-in payments at £63 per night.
- Comprehensive trauma-informed training and leadership development.
- Supportive, warm, and collaborative team environment.
- Wellness programmes including “Wellness Wednesdays,” birthday days off, and wellbeing activities.
- Opportunities for career progression within a values-driven organisation dedicated to therapeutic care.
Why Choose This Organisation:
This organisation is a member of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities (TCTC), reflecting a commitment to best practices. It focuses on delivering bespoke, trauma-informed, nurturing care rooted in core therapeutic values. The homes are designed to be safe, comfortable, and nurturing environments, emphasising emotional warmth, reflective practice, and a positive team culture.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
