Children's Support Worker
Children's Support Worker
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Newcombe Lodge
Compensation: £26,592.93 / year
Description
Priory Newcombe Lodge (Bussage, Stroud Valleys)
£26592.93/annually | 37.5 hours/ week (Full time)
Shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
Early (07:30 - 15:30) | Late (14:30 - 22:30) | Long Days
£26592.93/annually | 37.5 hours/ week (Full time)
Shifts: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
Early (07:30 - 15:30) | Late (14:30 - 22:30) | Long Days
About Priory Newcombe Lodge
Join a specialised 7-bedded transitional recovery home empowering young women (aged 13–18) managing complex mental health needs and disordered eating. You will co-create a safe path toward independent living alongside an expert clinical team.
Join a specialised 7-bedded transitional recovery home empowering young women (aged 13–18) managing complex mental health needs and disordered eating. You will co-create a safe path toward independent living alongside an expert clinical team.
What you'll do
• Direct Care: Provide emotional support, manage challenging behaviours, and navigate daily highs and lows with empathy.
• Life Skills: Guide residents through cooking, daily routines, and recreational outings.
• Admin: Keep accurate daily logs, medical charts, and shift notes.
What you'll bring
• Education: GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent). NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is a plus!
• Traits: Resilience, strong emotional boundaries, and a collaborative team attitude.
• Experience: Mental health or residential childcare experience is preferred, but your core passion and empathy matter most.
Top Perks
- Your birthday off (extra annual leave)
- Funded professional qualifications & clear career pathways
- Tax-free Tech & Cycle schemes
- Simply Health Cash Plan & subsidised gym memberships
- Contributory pension scheme & long service rewards
Priory covers all DBS check costs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - apply early!
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