Support Worker

**Title: Support Worker

Location: Thornbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and surrounding areas

Salary: From £13.25 enhanced rates of pay for nights, weekends and public holidays.** Do you thrive in supporting young people and adults with complex needs?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in Gloucestershire. You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.

About You

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel.
• A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• PBS/PBM Training and demonstrable experience applying these frameworks.
• Experience observing and responding to self-injury.
• Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with young people.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-cantered care.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Weekly Pay
• FREE uniform
• PAID training
• Blue light and Lifestyle discount cards
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction
• Staff events and company rewards

**If you're a dedicated and skilled Support Worker who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!

Please note that applications without a valid UK driving license will not be considered.

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.**