Senior Support Worker - Residential Children's Home (Complex Behaviours)

Make a difference every day in a child’s life Support, nurture and empower children with complex needs to build brighter futures, while providing guidance and positive leadership to the team around them. Carbrey Group is expanding, and we are looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Senior Support Workers to join our specialist children’s home in Gloucester.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a supportive, family-run organisation, helping to create safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Our specialist home combines therapeutic care approaches, in house behavioural analysis, structured support and individualised care for children with complex needs.

We aim to help children build resilience, develop positive relationships and achieve greater stability through consistent, nurturing and individualised support. Why Join Carbrey Group?

Benefits

Private healthcare Pension scheme Paid annual leave Employee wellbeing support Blue Light Card eligibility (15,000+ discounts) Perk Box rewards platform Discounted gym memberships Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Opportunities to gain professional qualifications Training, supervision and career development opportunities About Us Carbrey Group is a family run organisation providing high quality residential care for vulnerable children and young people across Gloucestershire.

We are committed to creating warm, stable and nurturing homes where children can thrive through trauma informed, child centred care. The Role As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of our specialist children's home, supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Alongside providing direct care and support, you will take responsibility for leading shifts, guiding colleagues and helping to ensure a consistent approach across the team. You will lead by example, promoting the home's therapeutic approach and supporting staff to understand and respond effectively to the individual needs and behaviours of the children.

Key responsibilities

Support children to feel safe, valued and cared for, building positive and trusting relationships. Help children work through past experiences, develop confidence and build essential life skills. Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour through therapeutic care approaches and individual behavioural strategies.

Ensure individual care plans and agreed support strategies are followed consistently. Promote a calm, structured and nurturing home environment, providing clear boundaries and positive role modelling. Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring children's needs are met and routines are maintained.

Provide guidance, encouragement and support to colleagues, helping to develop confidence and good practice within the team. Support staff in responding to challenging situations, promoting a consistent and considered approach to complex behaviours. Maintain accurate records, reports and daily documentation using IT systems.

Build positive working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals. Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in developing a strong, reflective and supportive team culture.

Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence (manual), held for at least 12 months. Willingness to work shift patterns, including weekends and sleep-ins. Ability to work within a safeguarding and trauma-informed environment. At least one year's experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma or have complex behavioural needs.

Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or currently working towards this qualification. You will also be: Patient, resilient and compassionate. Confident in taking the lead and supporting others. Energetic and proactive in your approach. A strong team player with good communication skills.

Calm and consistent when responding to challenging situations. Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. Safeguarding Carbrey Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks and enhanced background screening.

Apply Now If you are passionate about supporting children and want to take the next step in your career within specialist therapeutic residential care, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our team on 01452 522332 or email [email protected] . Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Carbrey application form prior to interview.