“Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued. That starts with you.”
Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity to use your skills to help children feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive?
We are looking for a dedicated Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker to join a passionate team providing therapeutic and compassionate support to children in their day-to-day lives.
This welcoming, family-like residential home offers a warm, safe environment for children ages 11-18 to grow and thrive. The children within the home have histories of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as neglect, abuse, and complex trauma, and require consistent, patient, and trauma-informed support from dependable individuals who can provide a structured life and help them feel understood and valued. Through gentle guidance, building positive relationships, and creating a stable home environment, staff play a vital role in helping each young person build trust, develop emotional resilience, and rediscover a sense of belonging.
By utilising therapeutic methods of care, such as PACE and Therapeutic Parenting, you will support children to feel emotionally regulated through playful, accepting, curious, and empathetic responses, helping them make sense of their experiences, build secure attachments, and develop trust in the adults around them.
As a Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker, your role will be pivotal in maintaining a nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive by supporting their daily routines, meeting their emotional needs, and encouraging the development of essential life skills that foster independence. You will also be responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records, conducting handovers, liaising with external professionals, and supporting the smooth operation of shifts, all under the guidance of the Senior team.
Salary: £27,500 - £30,500 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Rota: A combination of early, late, and long day shifts (Including weekends and sleep-ins)
Benefits of a Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker
- The chance to make a positive, lasting difference to the lives of children
- A values-driven company that truly prioritises the children in their care
- The chance to complete a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (If not yet already completed)
- Continuous training on various models of therapeutic care, such as PACE and Therapeutic Parenting
- Clear path for career progression
- Meals provided whilst on shift
- Casual dress code
- Free onsite parking
Role of a Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker
- Maintain the friendly, welcoming, and therapeutic atmosphere within the home
- Prioritise building trusting relationships with the children and understanding their individual needs
- Provide personalised support, tailored to each child’s views, wishes, and feelings
- Implement individual care plans using a range of therapeutic approaches to ensure every child receives the best possible support.
- Engage with the children throughout their day with encouragement, empathy, compassion, and enthusiasm.
- Create a stable and nurturing environment where children can thrive
- Develop and support consistent routines and encourage a structured lifestyle
- Encourage outdoor pursuits and healthy leisure activities to build self-confidence, life skills, hobbies and interests that the young people can take forward
- Foster a safe and trusting atmosphere that promotes the development of physical, emotional, and cognitive skills
- Encourage independence, helping children build essential social and life skills
- Support children in understanding and coping with past trauma
- De-escalate any behaviours that challenge, and understand the reasons for them
- Work alongside educational and clinical teams to ensure a holistic, child-centred approach to care.
- Liaise with teachers, social workers, family, and friends as needed
Requirements of a Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker
- Have a genuine passion for providing positive outcomes to children and young people
- Must be a driver with a valid UK Driving License and be a confident driver
- Ideally have prior experience working with children and supporting their emotional and behavioural needs
- Have a good understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed models of care
- Ideally have a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent (Not essential)
- Be able to work a combination of shifts that may include early, long day, and weekend shifts (Including sleep-ins)
If this role is of interest to you, please apply today!
Alternatively, if you have any questions or require more information, you can call the team on:
Charmaine - 07990 004996
Eleanor - 07939 396110
Katy - 07884 866 037
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,500.00-£30,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Please share a few words about how your prior experience may be beneficial in this role working with children and young people.
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification (preferred)
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
