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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 27 August 2025
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Additional salary information: Flexible work, weekly pay, ongoing training
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 03 September 2025
Location: Gloucster, Gloucestershire, GL1 4PF
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH421458_1756305834

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Summary

Support Worker - Gloucester (£13.50/hr)

Location: Gloucester Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Contract Type: Flexible hours available (including evenings/weekends) Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a 16-year-old girl in care in Gloucester. This role requires someone with experience in residential childcare or supported living settings, who can offer a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment while promoting independence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide emotional and practical support to a young person with complex needs and a history of trauma.

  • Support care planning, safeguarding, and risk management processes.

  • Promote independence while maintaining safety and consistency.

  • Use positive behaviour support strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.

  • Build strong, trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.

Qualifications & Training:

  • Current Safeguarding Children training (Level 2 or above).

  • Enhanced DBS check (must be on the update service or willing to obtain).

  • Previous experience in residential childcare or supported living settings.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Understanding of Looked After Children procedures and the impact of trauma and attachment.

  • Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and professionalism.

  • Strong relationship-building skills with young people.

  • Professional knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

  • Confident in record-keeping, report writing, and working within statutory frameworks.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate of £13.50

  • Supportive team environment

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

  • Ongoing training and development

To apply contact: Harry Haward

Email: Phone: 0117 948 6300

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