Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days leave

Holiday purchase

Learning & development

Free DBS check

Free meals on shift

Refer a friend £1,000

Pension scheme

Annual awards

Company vehicle

Staff grants

Job summary

Greenfields Children’s Service, part of the CareTech Family, is recruiting a Residential Support Worker to join our Bristol team. The role requires a full driving licence and own transport due to rural location, and a 2 on 4 off shift pattern (8am – 10pm including sleep‑in nights).

Experience in a similar setting is preferred, with QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People advantageous. We offer comprehensive training, a competitive salary of £30,000 per year, and a range of benefits including DBS

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence and own transport due to rural location.
• Experience in a similar setting (min 3 months preferred).
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification preferred.
• Comfortable using electronic care recording systems daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support to children and young people in a rural setting.
• Document, monitor and update records accurately using digital systems.
• Participate in shift pattern of 2 on 4 off (8am–10pm, including sleep-in nights).

Skills

Driving licence

Own transport

Shift work

Energetic

Team player

Digital systems

Education

QCF Level 3 C&YP

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

£30,000 to £30,000 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/08/2026

About this job

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER BRISTOL

• Rural location
• Full Manual licence and own transport essential.

Greenfields Children’s Service is part of the CareTech Family.

Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. Greenfield believe care should be in partnership with young people and we focus on creating a consistent, predictable and nurturing environment- an environment where young people feel valued, respected and listened to.

We are looking for a Residential Support worker to join our team!

Our Residential Support Workers receive specialist training in respect of early trauma, CSE, HSB and Children’s rights and participation. We work to a multi-disciplinary approach with clear measurable outcome.

Essential: Hold a full driving licence and have own transport due to rural location. Able to work shift pattern of 2 on 4 off (8am – 10pm including sleep‑in nights). Experience in a similar setting (min 3 months preferred). QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent (preferred not essential). Energetic and fast paced environment. Enjoy activities. New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor and update children and young people’s records accurately.

Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.

Company Values: Friendly, passionate and caring nature; Positive, pleasant and approachable; Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives; Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths; Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas.

Rewards & Benefits: Up to 28 days holiday; Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme; Competitive Salary; Dedicated learning and development programmes; Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics; Free DBS check and Update Service subscription; Free meals on shift (residential homes only); Refer a friend scheme – reward system £1,000 per referral; Pension scheme; Annual Employee Awards; Evening Employee recognition schemes; Company vehicle to use when in work; CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

• All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.