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 Ofsted-registered 3-4 bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home in Shirley.
Join a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
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.
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in a young person's life every single day.
Whether you have experience within residential childcare or are looking to begin a rewarding new career, we would love to hear from you.
We believe that great Residential Support Workers are not defined by their previous job title. We are looking for people with the right values, resilience, compassion and commitment to helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
If you are willing to learn, motivated to develop and passionate about helping children and young people succeed, we will provide the training, support and development needed to help you thrive within the role.
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.
As an Ofsted-regulated provider, we are committed to maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice across all of our homes.
Many of our current leaders began their careers with Gracebridge Care as Residential Support Workers before progressing into Senior, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive managers who are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for young people and helping others develop their careers.
Our Home
Our Shirley home is a modern, welcoming and nurturing Ofsted-registered 3-4 bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home.
At Gracebridge Care, we take pride in creating homes that young people can be proud of and that staff enjoy working in. Our homes provide safe, comfortable and nurturing environments where young people feel respected, listened to and supported.
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they have experienced.
Our Approach
At Gracebridge Care, we understand that many of the young people we support have experienced trauma, disrupted attachments, instability and adverse childhood experiences.
Our approach is centred around:
- Building positive and trusting relationships
- Providing consistency and stability
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
- Encouraging education and achievement
- Developing independence and life skills
- Promoting confidence, resilience and self-belief
We believe every young person is unique and deserves care tailored to their individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
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 and support
- Ongoing professional development
- Support to achieve recognised qualifications
- Genuine career progression opportunities
Additional Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Team building events
- On-site parking
- Supportive management team
- Stable staffing teams
- Modern working environment
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 play a vital role in 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, families 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 desk-based role. You will be actively involved in supporting young people through both their achievements 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 will be:
- Resilient and emotionally intelligent
- Calm under pressure
- Compassionate and patient
- Professional and reliable
- Committed to safeguarding
- Positive role models for young people
- Passionate about making a genuine difference
In return, you will receive comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, regular support and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person's life.
Essential Requirements
- Aged 22 years or over (in line with Ofsted regulations)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- 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
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experience within residential childcare, education, youth work, support work or similar environments
- 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
