Children Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker - Tewkesbury

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker for a specialist residential setting in Tewkesbury. This is an opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people, supporting daily routines, promoting independence, and helping them feel safe, valued, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children, supporting enriching activities and outings
• Ensure the safety and protection of children by following care plans and agreed guidelines
• Provide emotional and practical support to young people
• Support behaviour management and minimise incidents of challenging behaviour
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans, safety procedures, and relevant documentation

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient approach
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Why This Role in Tewkesbury
Joining this team as a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Tewkesbury offers flexible hours, a supportive environment, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change day to day. If you are driven by safeguarding, outcomes, and relationship-based support, we would welcome your application.

Salary
£14.24 - £28.48 per hour (DOE)

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.