Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
£33156.8 - £40744
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: Competitive salary with additional payment for sleep-ins
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in [City]. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability can heal and thrive. The Residential Support Worker in [City] will work as part of a rota system, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins, ensuring children always have trusted adults available day and night.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day care and emotional support for children, helping them feel safe, valued, and understood.
- Support children in their education, both in school and at home, promoting positive attitudes to learning.
- Help children develop independence and life skills, encouraging responsibility and empowerment.
- Respond to challenging behaviours with resilience, calmness, and consistency, using therapeutic approaches.
- Work as part of a rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, ensuring children always have adults they can trust.
- Support children in managing transitions such as admissions, discharges, and changes in their care journey.
- Develop strong, professional relationships with families, schools, social workers, and other agencies.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans, in line with statutory requirements.
- Contribute to creating a homely, safe, and positive environment that reflects our values.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and reflective practice to continuously improve.
Requirements:
- Good standard of education (GCSE or equivalent).
- Willingness to undertake Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Previous experience in residential childcare or social care (desirable).
- Relevant qualifications in social care or child development (desirable).
About You:
We are looking for resilient, caring, and child-centred individuals who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You should be professional, reliable, and able to work effectively within a team. Creativity, curiosity, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s development are essential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with additional payment for sleep-ins.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including the Level 3 Diploma.
- Regular supervision, reflective practice, and wellbeing support.
- Career progression opportunities to Senior Residential Support Worker and beyond.
- A supportive, values-led team where adults are cared for, as well as children.
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.
