Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£32,000 - £35,000
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home | Trauma-Informed Care | Therapeutic Community
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? Join a leading provider of trauma-informed, therapeutic care as a Senior Support Worker in their supportive children’s residential home in Chippenham. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a progressive organisation committed to the principles of a Therapeutic Community, helping young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties unlock their potential.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive Salary: Up to £35,000 per year, inclusive of sleep-in shift payments (£63 per night).
- Shift Pattern: Typically two shifts a week (07:30 - 21:30), totaling 42 hours. Flexibility available.
- Bonuses & Benefits:
- Additional bonuses for happy OFSTED grading (up to £250).
- Referral schemes paying £350 for successful candidate placements.
- Long-term salary reviews to reward commitment.
- 28 days annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year.
Why Choose This Organisation:
- Member of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities (TCTC), reflecting a commitment to best practices.
- Focused on delivering bespoke, trauma-informed, nurturing care rooted in core therapeutic values.
- Homes designed to be safe, comfortable, and nurturing environments.
- Emphasis on emotional warmth, reflective practice, and positive team culture.
Your Role as a Senior Support Worker:
In this pivotal role, you will lead, inspire, and support your team while providing exceptional care to young people. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, nurturing space, promoting therapeutic growth and stability. Your daily tasks will include:
- Assisting management in running the home smoothly and developing therapeutic services.
- Ensuring safeguarding and safety of children and staff at all times.
- Building strong, empathetic relationships with young people, their families, and professionals.
- Acting as a positive role model and leader within the team.
- Supporting team development and addressing vicarious trauma.
- Engaging in fun, community-based activities to promote social inclusion.
- Assisting with practical tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
- Maintaining detailed, reflective records evidencing progress and safeguarding.
- Complying with all health and safety standards, policies, and legislation.
- Upholding attachment-based and trauma-informed care approaches consistently.
Skills and Qualifications Needed:
- 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.
Who We Are Looking For:
If you are a compassionate, reflective, and dedicated individual eager to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Due to registration requirements, applicants must be 21 or over.
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.
