Specialist Trauma-informed Children’s Workers

3 weeks ago


Worthing, 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.

We are currently recruiting for two great roles to support two boys aged 16 and 15, with each role being for six hours a week. These roles offer a great opportunity for direct work in a family setting, training and support.

Pete* (16) is fun, engaging and likes to try new things. He is never happier than when he is out on his bike. Dominic* (15) is quieter, building good relationships over time and well liked by those who commit to getting to know him properly. Both boys love scooting and getting out to the beach or the gym, as well as enjoying Lego and board games and delighting in any opportunity to play on the Xbox.

Pete and Dominic both live with the impact of trauma from their earliest years, and have complex needs; they present as emotionally younger than their chronological ages. Dominic can be quite closed down, finding it difficult to discuss his feelings; in contrast, Pete responds to stress in a more outspoken and confrontational manner.

Between them, these posts aim to support the family by spending time with the boys at the weekend, gradually building a trusting relationship, and in the long run potentially having sole care on either a Saturday or Sunday either at home or accompanying the boys out and about. Providing patient, calm and responsive care, delivering a sense of security and stability, and enabling respite and support for the parents will be the key objectives.

While access to your own transport is not essential it would be helpful as it would assist in broadening the range of activities you could support. Pete is particularly keen to find a cycling companion, so an interest in cycling on Saturday mornings would be helpful.

To support you The Belay Foundation will offer training in attachment and trauma, safeguarding, professional boundaries and regulating techniques as well as other any other preparation that will help you in the role. You will also receive ongoing support, peer supervision and clinical supervision. This is a great opportunity to develop your practice supporting children living with neurodiversity and trauma, and to learn about the impact of complex additional needs on a child’s development and family life.

Role Details
- Benefits: £14 per hour; training; CPD opportunities; peer and clinical supervision; the chance to connect to a community of Specialist Support Workers and make professional connections
- Hours: 6 hours on a Saturday or Sunday, two roles available to cover the whole weekend, also potential for additional hours during school holidays
- Commitment: at least 9 months, preferably longer

*Names changed to protect identity.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 6 per week

**Salary**: £14.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

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

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: V042301



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