Children’s Specialist Support Worker

7 months ago

Salford, United Kingdom The Belay Foundation Full time

The Belay Foundation places Specialist Support Workers in the homes of families whose children have previously been in local authority care.

A fantastic opportunity is available to support a 7-year-old boy. This role would be for around 3 hours each weekend, with additional hours available during school holidays.

Laurie* is a very sociable and affectionate child who is full of energy, fearless and independent. He loves water and just being out and about - or at home bouncing endlessly on the trampoline. He also enjoys playing with trains and cars or watching the odd movie; but ideally always wants to be on the move He is great fun to be with, however living with the impact of his earliest experiences and his complex needs means Laurie presents as emotionally younger than his chronological age, struggling to regulate himself, to stay calm and on task in school, to fit in with social norms around personal space and behaviour, and to manage his impulsivity and emotions.

The position is to support the family for a few hours at the weekend - probably about three hours - which can be agreed around availability, with the potential for additional hours occasionally after school as well as in school holidays. The key to success in this role will be the ability to build a trusted relationship with Laurie, playing with him at home and taking him out and about, being confident in managing boundaries and potentially aggressive behaviour towards you and his peers, and to be actively enthusiastic about getting involved in physical activities alongside him.

This role will be extremely rewarding and offer a valuable insight into working directly with children with developmental trauma using an attachment model of care. You will have experience of working with children, be open and engaging with emotional maturity, and be willing to work together with Laurie’s family to use strategies that work in keeping him calm and connected. A driving licence is not essential however you will need to be able to either drive confidently with a young person or travel safely with them on public transport.

To support you The Belay Foundation will offer training in attachment and trauma, safeguarding, professional boundaries and regulating techniques, as well as any other preparation that will help you in the role. You will also receive ongoing support and access to reflective supervision.

This is a great opportunity to develop your practice supporting children with trauma and to learn about the impact of complex additional needs on a child’s development and family life.

Role Details
- Benefits: £12 per hour; training; CPD opportunities; peer and clinical supervision
- The opportunity to connect to a community of Specialist Support Workers and make professional connections
- 3 hours every weekend, plus occasional additional hours weekday evenings and in school holidays

*Name changed to protect identity.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 per week

Day range:

- Every weekend

Shift:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- How many years of early life trauma or neurodiversity related work experience do you have?

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: V112301(2)

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