Senior Residential Support Worker: Trauma-Informed Leader

Carbrey Group Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Blue Light Card eligibility (15,000+ |

Perk Box rewards platform

Discounted gym memberships

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities to gain professional f|

Training, supervision and career dev t

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Carbrey Group Ltd is seeking a compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker for our specialist children’s home in Gloucester. You will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality care and outcomes for children with complex needs.

You will lead shifts, guide colleagues and ensure a consistent therapeutic approach across the team. The role requires dedication to trauma-informed, child-centred care and building stable, nurturing environments.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual) held for at least 12 months.
• Willingness to work shift patterns, including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Ability to work within a safeguarding and trauma-informed environment.
• At least one year's experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma or have complex behavioural needs.
• Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or currently working towards this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support children to feel safe, valued and cared for, building positive and trusting relationships.
• Help children work through past experiences, develop confidence and life skills.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour through therapeutic care approaches.
• Ensure individual care plans and agreed support strategies are followed consistently.
• Promote a calm, structured and nurturing home environment with clear boundaries and role modelling.
• Lead shifts and support day-to-day running of the home, ensuring needs are met and routines are maintained.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues to develop confidence and best practice.
• Respond to challenging situations with a consistent and considered approach to complex behaviours.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and daily documentation using IT systems.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and other professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Carbrey Group Ltd is seeking a compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker for our specialist children’s home in Gloucester. You will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality care and outcomes for children with complex needs.

You will lead shifts, guide colleagues and ensure a consistent therapeutic approach across the team. The role requires dedication to trauma-informed, child-centred care and building stable, nurturing environments.