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Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential (EBD/LD)

Job details
Posting date: 12 September 2025
Salary: £15.00 to £17.00 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 October 2025
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3FA
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH422656_1757627053

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Summary

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (EBD/LD) Location: GL10 Stonehouse Salary: £32,000 per annum (includes 5 contractual sleep-ins per month) Overtime: £16.67 per hour (inclusive of annual leave) Hours: Average 37.5 hours per week (163 hours per month)

Please note: Visa Sponsorship or Visa Switches are not available for this role.

About the Role Join a dedicated team at Ofsted-rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding' Children's Homes, where you'll help create a stable, therapeutic environment for young people to thrive.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

  • Lead a small team of Residential Support Workers

  • Case manage key children, including care plans, risk assessments, and multi-agency meetings

  • Oversee daily operations, manage shifts, delegate tasks, and support new starters

  • Report directly to the Deputy and Registered Managers

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Residential Children's Care or Supported Living

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

  • Confident leadership with a nurturing, playful approach to care

  • Strong resilience, safeguarding knowledge, and problem-solving skills

  • Full UK manual driving licence with fewer than 6 points (company vehicles provided)

Desirable:

  • Supervisory or team leader experience

  • Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, or trauma-related needs

What's On Offer

  • Consistent rolling rota

  • 7-day-a-week on-call support

  • Ongoing training and 1:1 clinical support

  • Clear pathways for career progression

  • Health and wellbeing package

  • Blue Light Discount Membership

  • Enhanced DBS and Nest pension

  • Casual dress and on-site parking

  • Staff referral programme

Ready to Apply? If you're looking for a rewarding, dynamic role where you can make a real impact on young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Application Questions

  • Do you require Visa Sponsorship or a Visa Switch?

Licence/Certification

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)

Work Authorisation

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


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