Job Description

Make a Real Impact - Join Streetz Ahead Children's Homes!

Location:

Gloucester

Basic Salary:

26,500 per year

Potential Earnings:

Up to

32,740

with up to

two sleep-in shifts per week

Hours:

Rota-based, Plus additional sleep-ins

Required:

Full UK Driver's Licence

Development:

Base salary increase to 27,000 upon completion of Level 4 Health and Social Care

Do You Want to Make a Difference Every Day?

At

Streetz Ahead Children's Homes

, we provide warm, safe, and therapeutic environments for children who can't live with their families. We believe every child deserves to thrive--and that begins with the care and commitment of our team.

We're looking for

dedicated, imaginative, and resilient individuals

who want to be part of something special. With over 60 years of collective experience, an

in-house therapist

, and a

fun, supportive team

, we offer more than just a job we offer a meaningful career.

Why Work With Us?

Full induction & specialist training

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Personal development programmes Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Care Comprehensive wellbeing support Rota-friendly shifts (morning, afternoon, or night with sleep-ins)

Monthly staff raffles - prizes include trips to Italy!

Young people's holidays abroad - giving them life-changing experiences

Other Perks

At Streetz Ahead we are conscious of your dedication and believe that our hard working staff deserve perks that reflect this. Our incentives go above and beyond standard employee perks, available as soon as you pass your 6 months probation.

PERKBOX
We have provided you with points to spend along with access to tons of discounts, a 10 birthday voucher, and free counselling too.

The welcome email will be in your inbox!

DENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Streetz Ahead will contribute 80 annually towards your dental bills.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Your entitlement is 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata from April 2025.

FITNESS AND WELL-BEING

We fund a cycle to work scheme, career progression checks and corporate discount for local gyms:
10% at Everlast (Cheltenham and
Gloucester) and GL1 (Gloucester).

LONGEVITY BONUS

We appreciate your long term dedication and thus each December you'll receive:
50 for 1 years service
100 for 2 years service
150 for over 3 years service

RAFFLES

We also run free raffles twice a month for all staff. Recent prizes have included holidays to Italy, family tickets to London shows, meals out, spa days, hampers, and much more.

ON THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Support mentoring at Streetz Ahead is about so much more than the day-to-day. We create opportunities for our young people and staff to make lasting memories -- from holidays abroad, like Fuerteventura and Sri Lanka, to exciting day trips closer to home, such as Alton Towers.

Our Values

Integrity

- We act honestly and ethically

Respect

- We treat everyone with dignity

Teamwork

- We collaborate and support one another

Compassion

- We care deeply about the children we support

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting children with complex needs and trauma histories Using trauma-informed approaches to build confidence and life skills Delivering person-centred care through support planning and empowerment Ensuring safeguarding in collaboration with your team and external agencies Promoting independence, fun, and opportunities for growth Maintaining clean, welcoming home environments Keeping accurate, professional records Working on a

flexible rota

, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

What You'll Need

Full UK driver's licence

Experience working directly with children or vulnerable groups Understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma (ACEs) Resilience, reliability, and a sense of humour!

Desirable Backgrounds Include:

Psychology, education, clinical care Health care or early years Adult social care or youth services
But all transferable skills that could have a positive impact on children's lives we would welcome!

Additional Info

We're committed to

safer recruitment

,

diversity

, and

equal opportunity

All roles require a

satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Due to high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Recruitment data is held securely for up to 3 months

Are you ready to be the reason a child smiles, learns, and grows? Apply today and help shape brighter futures with Streetz Ahead.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 32,740.00 per year

Work Location: In person