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Support Worker
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 13.5 - 13.5 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Gloucestershire
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
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.
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 £13.50
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
Ongoing training and development
To apply contact: Harry Haward
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