Residential Support Worker

Major Healthcare Ashford; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in social care is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Tewkesbury to support adolescents facing adversity. In this role, you will create a safe and structured environment, offering both practical and emotional support. Prior experience is welcomed but not required, as full training will be provided. The position is full-time with a salary of £29,500 per year and offers great benefits.

Qualifications

• Genuine care about children and young people.
• Ability to work shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Driver with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and structured home environment.
• Prepare meals and help with school runs.
• Provide emotional support and build life skills.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Position - Residential Support Worker - adolescents

Location: Near Tewksbury, Gloucestershire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Days only, long days and 8-hour shifts – no nights

What’s in it for you

£29,500 p.a and the chance to work for a fantastic care provider who truly value their staff, offer great benefits and consider your well-being of utmost important

About the employer and role

This home supports adolescents who have encountered adversity, including emotional distress, behavioural issues, or disruptive life events. It's a transition home with ages 14 to 23 years. They are committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our communities. With your support, they can help every child and young person reach beyond their circumstances and discover what's truly possible. You will focus on trauma-informed care that recognises each individual's story, strengths, and needs.

Responsibilities

• No two days are ever the same. You'll be part of a caring, supportive team and share in moments of fun, laughter, and real connection.
• Create a safe, fun, and structured home environment where young people can feel secure and supported.
• Prepare meals, help with school runs, join in activities, or be present at bedtime.
• Be a consistent and trusted presence, offering practical help and emotional support to build confidence, life skills, and independence.
• Keep clear, accurate records and work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure each young person receives the right support.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure everyone's safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

• You genuinely care about children and young people. You'll need patience, empathy, emotional resilience, and a good sense of humour.
• Positive, hands-on attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings and weekends (weekend work tends to be one in three per month). Nights are not required.
• You will need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle due to the home's location.
• Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential—we'll provide full training and ongoing support.

How to apply

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Additional notes

• Not for you? We have other opportunities in health and social care on a temporary and permanent basis. For weekly job lists of opportunities in the South West, please email us as above.
• Due to the nature of the role, my client requires you to be DBS cleared.
• Please note we are not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship at this time.