Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Reference: 13779

Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Salary

£36862 - £38662

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Residential Children’s Home)
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West
Salary: £36,862 - £38,662 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins; approx. 7 per month)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (shift work, including some weekends)

Job Description:
We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker (Residential Children’s Home) to join a specialist children’s residential setting in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Support Worker (Residential Children’s Home) based in Gloucester, your daily duties will include:

Supporting children and young people to feel safe, valued, and cared for within a therapeutic residential setting in Gloucester
Building positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and external professionals
Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour using trauma-informed and therapeutic care strategies
Maintaining accurate records and reports using IT systems
Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home, including guiding and role-modelling best practice for colleagues
Supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to develop a reflective, supportive team culture

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Senior Support Worker (Residential Children’s Home), you will need:

Full UK Driving Licence (manual) held for at least 12 months
At least 1 year’s experience supporting children and young people affected by trauma and/or complex behaviours
Ability and commitment to work within a safeguarding and trauma-informed environment
Willingness to work shift patterns, including weekends
Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (or working towards)

Benefits & Work Environment:

Competitive salary with sleep-ins included
Private healthcare and pension scheme
Paid annual leave and employee wellbeing support
Blue Light Card, Perk Box rewards, discounted gym memberships, free eye tests, and cycle to work scheme
Ongoing training, supervision, and opportunities to gain professional qualifications

If you are a qualified Senior Support Worker (Residential Children’s Home) looking for an exciting new role in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, apply today!

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

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