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 is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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