Support Worker residential child care

Virtual Bridges; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their dedicated team in a children's therapeutic home. This rewarding role involves supporting children who have faced trauma, helping them develop life skills, confidence, and independence in a nurturing environment. The service is committed to providing exceptional care and support, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development, this position offers extensive training, a funded Level 4 Diploma, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in young lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Staff discounts

On-site parking

Extensive induction and training programme

Funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Flexible shift patterns

In-house therapy provision

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care, education, health, or youth services.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in daily life and developing life skills.
• Creating a warm, safe, and structured home environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Support Worker - Children's Therapeutic Home
Location: Gloucester, GL2
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000+ with up to two sleep-ins per week
Higher salary range available for those with Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare

I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity within a small, specialist residential children's service that's making a real difference in young people's lives. If you're passionate about supporting children who've experienced trauma and want to be part of a therapeutic, family-style environment-this could be the role for you.
This is a rewarding position working in a well-established team with strong values and exceptional training. The service provides warm, safe, and nurturing homes for children who are unable to live with their families and focuses on helping them grow, heal, and thrive.

What's on Offer:

• Salary range £26,000 - £32,000+, including sleep-in payments
• Higher salary available for those with a Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance (long service benefit)
• Staff discounts and on-site parking
• Extensive induction and training programme
• Funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• A supportive environment with in-house therapy provision
• Flexible shift patterns and a strong focus on staff wellbeing

What We're Looking For:
You don't need to have it all figured out-just a caring attitude, resilience, and the willingness to learn and grow. We're particularly keen to speak to candidates who:

• Have experience working with children, in care, education, health, or youth services
• Hold (or are working towards) a Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare
• Understand trauma-informed care and safeguarding
• Are great communicators, team players, and committed to creating brighter futures

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting children in all aspects of daily life
• Helping develop life skills, confidence, and independence
• Creating a warm, safe, and structured home environment
• Working in partnership with professionals and families
• Participating in a rota, including occasional sleep-ins

If you're ready to take the next step in your career-or looking for a role where your compassion and commitment really count-I'd love to hear from you.
To find out more or to apply, please contact Louise:
0117 9486300 or 07929 476065
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