Website Blue Heart Residential
Residential Children Support Worker – This role does not offer sponsorship.
Cinderford
£29,000 per year
2 Days On / 4 Days Off Rota
Brand New Home – Opening February 2026
Blue Heart Residential is a children’s residential care organisation providing high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Our homes offer safety, stability, and a therapeutic environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive.
Are you a compassionate, resilient and reliable Support Worker looking for a rewarding long-term role where you can make a real difference? We are now recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team in our brand-new children’s home in Cinderford.
Overview:
- Title: Residential Support Worker
- Salary: £29,000 per year
- Location: Cinderford
- Shifts: 2 long days + 2 sleep-ins → 4 days off
- Start Date: February 2026 Employment
- Type: Full-time, permanent
- Service: Children’s Residential (complex needs, trauma-informed)
Why Work With Us?
You’ll benefit from:
- A pioneering new home (Blue Heart Residential) designed around trauma-informed care
- A rota that respects your life — 2 days on, 4 days off
- A clinical support system including PBS Practitioners, Therapists & Behaviour Analysts
- Training that actually develops you, not just ticks boxes
- A stable, supportive management team who listen and invest in your wellbeing
- Fast internal progression with clear routes into Senior, Team Leader & Deputy roles
- A home where you are valued, not replaceable — your voice matters
- A positive, caring workplace culture built around kindness, resilience and teamwork
This is a place where staff feel proud to work — and young people feel safe to grow.
Your Responsibilities:
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with young people
- Support daily routines, education, life skills and activities
- Promote independence, resilience and emotional development
- Use trauma-informed and PBS approaches
- Manage challenging behaviours professionally
- Maintain safeguarding and regulatory standards
- Complete accurate daily records and reports
- Work collaboratively with the wider care and clinical team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Caring, patient and emotionally resilient
- Reliable, honest and professional
- Able to stay calm during challenging situations
- Willing to work a 2 on / 4 off rota
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience in children’s residential care, youth work or SEN
- Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience supporting young people with complex needs
Apply today and become part of a team that puts people first. Help create safe, supportive environments where children can live with dignity, choice, and purpose.
Blue Heart Residential is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in our workforce.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not received a response from us within one month, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. However, please do not let this discourage you from applying to future vacancies.
