Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Care

Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £34,000 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Rota: 2 days + 2 sleep-ins / 4 days off
Sector: Children's Residential Care
Sponsorship: This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Our client is a specialist children's residential care provider offering high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and additional needs.

They are looking for a compassionate, resilient and reliable Residential Support Worker to join a brand-new children's residential home in Cheltenham.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about residential childcare and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, helping them feel safe, supported and able to develop independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, support and supervision within a children's residential setting.
• Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and life skills.
• Act as a positive role model and promote independence, confidence and emotional development.
• Provide trauma-informed care and use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches.
• Support young people who may display challenging behaviour or have complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Complete accurate daily records, incident reports and other relevant documentation.
• Work closely with colleagues, managers, social workers and other professionals involved in the young person's care.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and supportive environment at all times.

About You

The successful Residential Support Worker will be:

• Caring, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Reliable, honest and professional.
• Calm and confident when managing challenging situations.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, young people and professionals.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Comfortable working a 2 days + 2 sleep-ins / 4 days off rota.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience within children’s residential care, residential childcare, youth work, education or SEN.
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, emotional difficulties or challenging behaviour.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People, or willingness to work towards one.
• Knowledge or experience of trauma-informed care, Positive Behaviour Suppo...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English