RONTLINE SOCIAL CARE · Part of Aetheria Group
Change a Child's Story. Start in Gloucester.
Residential Support Workers & Senior Residential Support Workers Two brand-new children's homes · Permanent · Full-time · Part-time · Bank £14.81 - £17.94 per hour + paid sleep-ins
Some children have learned the world isn't safe. We're hiring the people who will gently teach them otherwise — one shared meal, one bedtime routine, one "I'm still here" at a time.
We're opening two new homes in Gloucester, ten minutes apart, and building a small, steady team from the ground up. If you're warm, patient, and genuinely believe every child can thrive, keep reading.
Why people choose us
Three shifts, four days off. A 37.5-hour week as three 12.5-hour days — real recovery time, real life outside work.
We pay for your Level 3 Diploma. Don't have it yet? We fund it.
You're never alone with the hard stuff. Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Therapeutic Practitioner, and reflective supervision built into how we work — not bolted on.
A team that stays. Deliberately small and consistent, so children get the same trusted faces and you get colleagues who have your back.
Room to grow. Clear progression across Frontline Social Care and Aetheria Group.
What the work really is
Showing up, every shift, as the calm in a child's storm. Building trust through routine, play, and presence. Supporting school, activities, and the small daily wins that add up to a different future. Using relational, restorative, de-escalation approaches when a child is overwhelmed — never punishment, always understanding.
Senior Support Workers also lead on shift, mentoring and supporting the team alongside great care.
What it's like to work here
We're a workplace built on the same values we ask you to bring to the children: patience, respect, and genuine care. Leaders who listen and roll their sleeves up. Supervision that's about you, not just paperwork. A culture where asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and where your voice shapes how each home is run. Because these are brand-new homes, you won't be slotting into someone else's way of doing things — you'll help build something you can be proud of from day one.
We'd love to hear from you if you bring
Kindness and emotional warmth. Patience that holds steady on tough days. A belief in every child's potential. Lived experience — including care experience — is genuinely valued here.
Backgrounds we welcome: residential childcare, social care, fostering, youth work, SEN support, teaching, sports coaching, emergency and uniformed services, mentoring, and community or voluntary work with young people.
The essentials
- Aged 21+ (a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act)
- Right to work in the UK
- Happy with a rota of 12.5-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and bank holidays
- A real commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare for experienced roles or equivalent (we'll fund it if you don't have it)
Roles & pay at a glance
Role
Salary (FTE)
Residential Support Worker
£14.81 -£16.00 p/h
Senior Residential Support Worker
£31,000 – £35,000
Sleep-In shift
£60 per sleep-in + hourly rate for any disturbance
Bank / Relief (any role)
Equivalent hourly rate, paid per shift
All hours managed under the Working Time Regulations.
Safeguarding
We're committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare; every appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check, full identity and reference verification, and a values-based interview. Our process aligns with Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from every community.
Ready?
Apply now — we're shortlisting on a rolling basis. https://form.jotform.com/260962943501054
Tell us which role suits you and your availability. Prefer a chat first? We'd be glad to hear from you.
Pay: £14.81-£17.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
