Overview
Senior Support Worker (Children's Residential) – Gloucester
Pay: £36-40k per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £36k-£40k per annum (including contractual sleeps)
Hours average 39 hours per week (169 hours per month). FTE pro rata for part time. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact as part of a passionate, fast-growing provider of high-quality children's residential services. You will be part of a warm, professional team that values compassion, resilience, safeguarding, and child development.
Our client is dedicated to providing nurturing, therapeutic homes where children aged 8 to 18 can feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. You will help shape the future of a children’s home and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Responsibilities
* Be a positive role model to the children and your team, leading by example with empathy, consistency, and integrity.
* Take an active role in creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating environment.
* Support children who may have experienced trauma, with behaviours that challenge, with compassion and strength.
* Contribute to and lead on key working, risk assessments, and care planning.
* Guide and mentor junior staff, promoting best practice across the home.
* Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy in ensuring high standards, policy compliance, and quality assurance.
About You
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Solid knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) & Ofsted requirements
* Experience with children/young people with autism, learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges
* Resilient, calm under pressure, and skilled in de-escalation
* Confident communicator, strong team player, and IT proficient
* Willingness to work a shift pattern including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins
What Makes This Employer Special
Our client doesn’t just provide care; they invest in people. Their mission is to build brighter futures through compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment.
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