Pay: £12.71 per hour
Additional Pay
Hours: 40 hours per week (part time roles also available)
Sleep-in-rate £4,160 per annum based on two sleep-ins per week
Please note we are not currently offering COS
About us
Within Reach is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Residential Children's and Young Adults Support Workers to join our team in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves providing high-quality care and support to the people we support living within our residential homes.
What you will be doing
You will work closely with those who may have complex needs, developmental disabilities, behavioural challenges, or additional support requirements, helping to ensure their safety, well-being, and personal development.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
We believe great support workers come from a variety of backgrounds and are looking for individuals with the right values, attitude and commitment to helping young people thrive.
We welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and relevant life experience, as full training and support will be provided.
Your Responsibilities
· Provide emotional support and positive behaviour management tailored to each person’s individual needs.
· Support children and young people with daily living activities, promoting independence and confidence.
· Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
· Plan and facilitate engaging activities that encourage social development, life skills, and positive experiences.
· Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing home environment.
· Record care activities, incidents, and progress notes accurately in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
· Support the people we support to attend appointments, education settings, and community activities, while ensuring their safety, well-being, and supervision at all times.
· Act as a positive role model and advocate for the young people in your care.
What we need from you
· Previous experience within residential childcare, social care, supported living, home and community care, or similar care settings is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
· Experience supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, or additional needs is advantageous.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
· A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to supporting young people.
· A valid UK driving licence is preferred.
· A strong commitment to safeguarding, promoting welfare and always maintaining confidentiality.
· Experience gained through customer-facing roles, education, youth work, hospitality, retail, coaching or similar people-focused environments may also be considered.
· Personal caring experience, such as supporting a family member, is also valued.
Your Reward
· Competitive pay rates, including opportunities for additional earnings through sleep-in shifts.
· Refer a friend Bonus of £900
· Take-out Meals included – This only applies if they eat with the children (not a standard staff get meals approach)
· Paid Induction
· Support to achieve recognised Health and Social Care qualifications.
· Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
· Supportive and experienced management team.
· Ongoing training and support to develop your career within Health & Social Care.
If you are passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential and want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£14.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Have you previously been dismissed from a job held in Health or Social Care? (YES/NO)
- Would you be available to work at least every other weekend? (YES/NO)
- Do you currently live in Gloucestershire? (YES/NO)
- How many of your previous care roles can you provide references for?
- Briefly describe any experience you have that may be applicable to this vacancy?
- 'Are you currently in the UK on a Visa Sponsorship? (YES/NO) (If you do not respond to this question your application will be rejected)'
- Are you over the age of 18? (YES/NO)
- Have you ever been cautioned or convicted of a criminal offence? (YES/NO)
Experience:
- living in the UK: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
