Senior Support Worker - Residential Children's Home (Complex Behaviours)

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

Make a difference every day in a child’s life

Support, nurture and empower children with complex needs to build brighter futures, while providing guidance and positive leadership to the team around them.

Carbrey Group is expanding, and we are looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Senior Support Workers to join our specialist children’s home in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a supportive, family-run organisation, helping to create safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Our specialist home combines therapeutic care approaches, in house behavioural analysis, structured support and individualised care for children with complex needs. We aim to help children build resilience, develop positive relationships and achieve greater stability through consistent, nurturing and individualised support.

Why Join Carbrey Group?

Benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Employee wellbeing support
• Blue Light Card eligibility (15,000+ discounts)
• Perk Box rewards platform
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities to gain professional qualifications
• Training, supervision and career development opportunities

About Us

Carbrey Group is a family run organisation providing high quality residential care for vulnerable children and young people across Gloucestershire. We are committed to creating warm, stable and nurturing homes where children can thrive through trauma informed, child centred care.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of our specialist children's home, supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Alongside providing direct care and support, you will take responsibility for leading shifts, guiding colleagues and helping to ensure a consistent approach across the team. You will lead by example, promoting the home's therapeutic approach and supporting staff to understand and respond effectively to the individual needs and behaviours of the children.

Key responsibilities:

• Support children to feel safe, valued and cared for, building positive and trusting relationships.
• Help children work through past experiences, develop confidence and build essential life skills.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour through therapeutic care approaches and individual behavioural strategies.
• Ensure individual care plans and agreed support strategies are followed consistently.
• Promote a calm, structured and nurturing home environment, providing clear boundaries and positive role modelling.
• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring children's needs are met and routines are maintained.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and support to colleagues, helping to develop confidence and good practice within the team.
• Support staff in responding to challenging situations, promoting a consistent and considered approach to complex behaviours.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and daily documentation using IT systems.
• Build positive working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in developing a strong, reflective and supportive team culture.

Requirements

Essential:

• 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.

You will also be:

• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Confident in taking the lead and supporting others.
• Energetic and proactive in your approach.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Calm and consistent when responding to challenging situations.
• Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Safeguarding

Carbrey Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks and enhanced background screening.