Support Worker residential child care

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

Job summary

A leading company in Gloucester is seeking a Support Worker for a specialist residential children's service. This role entails providing care and support for children who've experienced trauma, helping them grow in a nurturing environment. Strong team values, exceptional training, and a commitment to well-being are pivotal in this rewarding position.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Staff discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, in care, education, health, or youth services is essential.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding required.
• Caring attitude and willingness to learn important.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in all aspects of daily life.
• Helping to develop life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Creating a warm, safe, and structured home environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Support Worker Childrens Therapeutic Home
Location: Gloucester GL2
Salary: 26,000 to 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, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more or to apply, please contact Louise:
0117 9486300 or 07929 476065
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