Senior Residential Support Worker

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From £36,000.00 per yearLocation:

TewkesburyEmployment type:

Full-TimeHours:

Average 39 hours per week (169 hours per month). FTE pro rata for part-time. This includes 9 contractual sleeps per month.Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? This role is with a passionate and fast-growing provider of high-quality children’s residential services in Tewkesbury. You’ll be part of a warm, professional team that values compassion, resilience, safeguarding, and child development.About the role:

A Senior Support Worker in a children’s residential setting, focused on delivering therapeutic care and supporting young people aged 8 to 18 to feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Why This Role Stands Out

Be a Change-Maker: Help build and lead a cohesive, caring team focused on achieving Outstanding Ofsted ratings.

Grow With Us: Extensive opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career progression.

Work in a Beautiful Children’s Home: Designed to provide stability and therapeutic care to children in need.

Great Earnings Potential: Competitive salary package.

What You’ll Do as a Senior Support Worker

Be a positive role model to the children and your team, leading by example with empathy, consistency, and integrity.

Take an active role in creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating environment.

Support children who may have experienced trauma, with behaviours that challenge, with compassion and strength.

Contribute to and lead on key working, risk assessments, and care planning.

Guide and mentor junior staff, promoting best practice across the home.

Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy in ensuring high standards, policy compliance, and quality assurance.

About YouWe’re looking for someone with experience, heart, and ambition. If you’re committed to making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, you’ll thrive in this role.

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Solid knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) and Ofsted requirements

Experience with children/young people with autism, learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges

Resilient, calm under pressure, and skilled in de-escalation

Confident communicator, strong team player, and IT proficient

Willingness to work a shift pattern including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins

Employer InformationOur client doesn’t just provide care; they invest in people. Their mission is to build brighter futures through compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment.

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WOLF HEALTHCARE is acting as a recruitment agency for this full-time, permanent position, Senior Support Worker - Children’s Residential, ..... full job details .....