96% Staff Retention | Ofsted-Registered Homes | Genuine Career Progression
Supporting Young People to Achieve Their Potential
At Gracebridge Care, we believe that high-quality residential childcare can play a life-changing role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
We are looking for caring, resilient and committed Residential Support Workers to join our modern, Ofsted-registered 3-4 bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home in Wythall.
Join a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
We know that many of the young people we support have experienced trauma, instability, disrupted relationships and significant challenges throughout their lives. Through consistency, positive relationships and high-quality care, we help young people build confidence, develop independence and create brighter futures.
Whether you are already working within residential childcare or looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Whilst experience is beneficial, we recognise that some of the best Residential Support Workers come from backgrounds in education, youth work, care, support work, coaching, customer service, hospitality, the emergency services, the armed forces and other people-focused professions. If you have the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we will provide the training and support needed to succeed.
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's life every single day.
Why Join Gracebridge Care?
At Gracebridge Care, great outcomes for young people start with great teams.
We are proud of our exceptional 96% staff retention rate. We believe this reflects the supportive culture we have built and the investment we make in our people.
Many of our current leaders began their careers with Gracebridge Care as Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers before progressing into management positions.
As an Ofsted-regulated provider, we are committed to maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice across all of our homes.
You will work alongside experienced Residential Support Workers, Senior Residential Support Workers, Deputy Managers and Registered Managers who are passionate about supporting young people and helping colleagues develop their careers.
Our Home
Our Wythall home is a modern, welcoming and nurturing Ofsted-registered 3-4 bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home.
The home provides young people with a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment where they can feel valued, respected and supported to thrive.
At Gracebridge Care, we take pride in creating homes that young people can be proud of and that staff enjoy working in. Our homes are designed to provide stability, consistency and positive experiences, helping young people feel safe, settled and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they have experienced.
Our Approach
At Gracebridge Care, we believe that every young person is unique.
We understand that many of the young people we support have experienced trauma, disrupted attachments, instability and adverse childhood experiences.
Our teams focus on:
- Building positive relationships
- Creating stability and consistency
- Encouraging education and achievement
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
- Promoting independence and life skills
- Helping young people develop confidence and resilience
We believe young people respond best to genuine care, clear boundaries, positive role models and opportunities to succeed.
Every day presents an opportunity to positively influence a young person's future.
What We Offer
Financial Benefits
- £500 Welcome Bonus (paid upon successful completion of probation)
- £100 Attendance Bonus every six months
- Paid Birthday Leave (13-hour shift paid without using annual leave)
- £200 Refer a Friend Bonus
- Enhanced emergency sleep-in payments (£80)
- Double Time on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Time and a Half on Boxing Day
- Ofsted Bonus from £150 following a GOOD inspection outcome
Training & Development
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Accredited Physical Intervention Training
- Safeguarding Training
- First Aid Training
- Medication Training
- Regular Supervisions
- Ongoing professional development
- Support to achieve recognised qualifications
- Genuine opportunities to progress into Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions
Additional Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Team building events
- On-site parking
- Supportive management team
- Modern working environment
- Stable staffing teams
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position working long day shifts and sleep-ins as part of a rolling rota.
The role includes:
- Long day shifts
- Sleep-ins and morning support shifts
Successful applicants will be expected to work weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts as part of their rota.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people can flourish.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
- Delivering high-quality care and support in line with care plans
- Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills
- Delivering key work sessions
- Supporting education attendance and achievement
- Facilitating and supervising family contact
- Encouraging participation in activities, hobbies and community opportunities
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Supporting young people during periods of emotional distress, behavioural crisis and dysregulation
- Using approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques where necessary and in accordance with training and company policy
- Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and future aspirations
- Maintaining accurate records and reports
- Attending meetings and contributing to care planning
- Supporting with household tasks and maintaining a warm, welcoming and homely environment
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
Is This Role Right For You?
Residential childcare is one of the most rewarding careers available, but it can also be one of the most demanding.
The young people we support have often experienced significant trauma, disrupted relationships, instability and adverse childhood experiences. As a result, some young people may present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, behaviours that challenge, verbal aggression, property damage, missing from home incidents and periods of emotional dysregulation.
This is not a role where you will spend your day sitting behind a desk. You will be actively involved in supporting young people through both their successes and their most challenging moments.
There may be occasions where young people present a risk to themselves, others or their environment. In these situations, staff are required to follow behaviour support plans, use de-escalation techniques and, where necessary, implement approved physical intervention techniques in line with training, legislation and company policy.
Successful candidates must be resilient, calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent and able to maintain professional boundaries during challenging situations.
In return, you will receive comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, regular support from experienced managers and the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a young person's life.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Essential Requirements
- Aged 22 years or over (in line with Ofsted regulations)
- Genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Ability to work flexibly across a rota pattern including sleep-ins
Desirable Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience within residential childcare, education, youth work, supported accommodation or similar settings
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Why Work For Gracebridge Care?
We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference.
People who believe that every young person deserves the same opportunities, choices and chances as their peers. People who are passionate about supporting young people to grow, develop and achieve their potential.
If you are looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that genuinely changes young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,318.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. Qualification?
- Do you hold a Full UK Driving License?
- Are you aged 22 or over? (in line with Ofsted regulations)
Work Location: In person
