Job DescriptionSupport Worker - Gloucester (£13.50/hr)Location: Gloucester Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Contract Type: Flexible hours available (including evenings/weekends) Start Date: ImmediateWe 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 £13.50Supportive team environmentOpportunity to make a meaningful impactOngoing training and developmentTo apply contact: Harry HawardEmail: Phone: 0117 948 6300
