Support Worker

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.50


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact


• Ongoing training and development

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