Full job description Residential Support Worker
Location: Gloucester, UK
Pay Rates:
*Days: £16.00 per hour
*Waking Nights: £16.50 per hour
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re recruiting dedicated Residential Support Workers to join a caring and supportive team in Gloucester. This is an opportunity to work within a values-led organisation that provides safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive.
What you’ll be doing:
*Provide high-quality day-to-day residential support, promoting safety, wellbeing, and dignity at all times.
*Support children and young people to develop independence, life skills, and positive routines in line with individual care plans.
*Deliver relationship-based, trauma-informed support through consistency, empathy, and effective communication.
*Support young people who may display challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support techniques.
*Follow safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of incidents and concerns.
*Respond appropriately to disclosures and welfare concerns.
*Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, families, and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
*Maintain professional and accurate records, including daily logs and handovers.
*Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and ongoing training.
What you’ll bring:
*Experience supporting children and young people in residential care or a similar setting.
*A calm, resilient, and person-centred approach when supporting challenging behaviour.
*Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
*Confidence in completing written reports and maintaining accurate records.
*Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, days, and waking nights.
*Full right to work in the UK.
*An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable.
*In-date Behaviour Management training is desirable.
Why join us?
*Competitive hourly rates.
*Ongoing training and professional development.
*Supportive management and team environment.
*Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people.
Ready to make a difference?
Call Joe today on or click Apply now to start your next rewarding role as a Residential Support Worker in Gloucester.