Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Catalyst Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 93R3XX64 |
Summary
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £16 per hour
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people through challenging times? This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within a small, specialist residential service that provides trauma-informed, child-centred care to young people with complex emotional, mental health, and behavioural needs.
About us
We are a specialist provider supporting children and young people with complex mental health, emotional, and behavioural needs. Our services are rooted in a trauma-informed, child-centred approach, offering a safe and nurturing environment where young people can stabilise, rebuild trust, and develop confidence.
Through consistent care, structured routines, and access to specialist interventions and therapies, we are focusing on achieving meaningful, long-term outcomes for every young person they support. The team works closely with families, education providers, and external professionals to ensure care is holistic, collaborative, and tailored to individual needs.
About The Role
As a Children's Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and emotional support, helping children and young people feel safe, understood, and valued. You will work within a residential setting operating on a 24-hour rota, including weekends, with shifts typically lasting 12.5 hours.
You will support the creation of positive routines and meaningful experiences, encourage educational engagement, and contribute to care planning, reviews, and key-work sessions. Working closely with therapists, schools, families, and other professionals, you will play a vital role in supporting stability, confidence, and long-term positive outcomes.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same — from shared activities and outdoor time to being a calm, consistent presence during difficult moments. You do not need to be perfect, but you do need to be patient, resilient, and genuinely caring.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consistent, child-centred care and emotional support
Promote safety, wellbeing, and positive daily routines
Act as a key worker when required and contribute to care plans and reviews
Support educational development and engagement
Work collaboratively with therapists, schools, families, and external professionals
Maintain a trauma-informed, nurturing, and structured environment
About You
Experience working within childrens residential homes
Experience supporting children and young people with complex or challenging behaviours
At least 12 months experience in a caring or support role
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable)
Ability to remain calm under pressure and think on your feet
Strong communication and listening skills
Confidence working independently and as part of a team
Professional approach to reviews and multi-agency meetings
Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire children and young people
Ability to speak or understand Polish is desirable but not essential
Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail Discount Scheme
Workplace Pension Scheme
Gym and Cycle to Work discounts
Health Cash Plan
Four additional wellness days per year
Extra holiday day on your birthday
Group Life Insurance
Group Critical Illness Cover
Income Protection Cover
Paid volunteering days (Time2Give)
Paid sick leave
Paid care days for family and personal health needs
Apply Now
If you are a caring, resilient, and child-focused individual looking for a role where your presence truly matters, we would welcome your application.
Please submit your CV via the application portal. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £16 per hour
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people through challenging times? This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within a small, specialist residential service that provides trauma-informed, child-centred care to young people with complex emotional, mental health, and behavioural needs.
About us
We are a specialist provider supporting children and young people with complex mental health, emotional, and behavioural needs. Our services are rooted in a trauma-informed, child-centred approach, offering a safe and nurturing environment where young people can stabilise, rebuild trust, and develop confidence.
Through consistent care, structured routines, and access to specialist interventions and therapies, we are focusing on achieving meaningful, long-term outcomes for every young person they support. The team works closely with families, education providers, and external professionals to ensure care is holistic, collaborative, and tailored to individual needs.
About The Role
As a Children's Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and emotional support, helping children and young people feel safe, understood, and valued. You will work within a residential setting operating on a 24-hour rota, including weekends, with shifts typically lasting 12.5 hours.
You will support the creation of positive routines and meaningful experiences, encourage educational engagement, and contribute to care planning, reviews, and key-work sessions. Working closely with therapists, schools, families, and other professionals, you will play a vital role in supporting stability, confidence, and long-term positive outcomes.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same — from shared activities and outdoor time to being a calm, consistent presence during difficult moments. You do not need to be perfect, but you do need to be patient, resilient, and genuinely caring.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consistent, child-centred care and emotional support
Promote safety, wellbeing, and positive daily routines
Act as a key worker when required and contribute to care plans and reviews
Support educational development and engagement
Work collaboratively with therapists, schools, families, and external professionals
Maintain a trauma-informed, nurturing, and structured environment
About You
Experience working within childrens residential homes
Experience supporting children and young people with complex or challenging behaviours
At least 12 months experience in a caring or support role
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable)
Ability to remain calm under pressure and think on your feet
Strong communication and listening skills
Confidence working independently and as part of a team
Professional approach to reviews and multi-agency meetings
Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire children and young people
Ability to speak or understand Polish is desirable but not essential
Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail Discount Scheme
Workplace Pension Scheme
Gym and Cycle to Work discounts
Health Cash Plan
Four additional wellness days per year
Extra holiday day on your birthday
Group Life Insurance
Group Critical Illness Cover
Income Protection Cover
Paid volunteering days (Time2Give)
Paid sick leave
Paid care days for family and personal health needs
Apply Now
If you are a caring, resilient, and child-focused individual looking for a role where your presence truly matters, we would welcome your application.
Please submit your CV via the application portal. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.