Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
£31000 - £35000
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Support Worker – Residential Children’s Home
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum (including sleep-in enhancements)
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? A leading specialist provider in residential childcare is seeking a dedicated Children’s Support Worker to join their welcoming 3-bed children’s home in Gloucester. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support young people aged 5-18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. If you are motivated, caring, and eager to promote development and well-being in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage and support young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own development based on their age
- Foster a homely, friendly, and nurturing environment for children and young people
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically
- Safeguard children from risks to their health and welfare at all times
- Promote independence, emotional growth, and overall well-being of young people
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in line with care plans and policies
- Support communication and behaviour strategies outlined in individual care plans
- Develop professional relationships with team members, parents, social workers, and external professionals such as psychologists
Requirements:
- Experience as a Children’s Support Worker or in a relevant healthcare or social care setting (desirable but not essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential, as transportation of young people may be required
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Over 22 years of age to meet regulatory requirements
- Reliable and committed to supporting young people’s personal development
- Passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with sleep-in enhancements
- Fully funded QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification – develop your career within the sector!
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD opportunities
- Fun team activities such as bike rides and visits to theme parks
- Opportunities to increase earnings and progress your career in social care
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
