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Care jobs near Newent

Care jobs near Newent, in small therapeutic children's homes in the Gloucestershire countryside. Some of our shortest commutes are from Newent and the villages around it.

£27,295Starting salary, rising to £30,385 with your funded Level 3
£3,000Welcome bonus for new care staff
10 to 20 minTypical drive from Newent to our homes
MileageMonthly supplement towards the drive

Jobs open near Newent now

These roles are all within driving distance of Newent. Part time is considered for care worker roles.

Gloucester, Gloucestershire Full-time or part-time, permanent £27,295 - £30,385

Genesis CTE (Care, Therapy & Education) stands out as a rewarding and purpose-driven workplace nestled within the peaceful rural landscapes of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. You'll be part of a close-knit, compassionate team delivering residential therapeutic support to young people who have experienced trauma and emotional or behavioural challenges to enable them to thrive.

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Gloucester, Gloucestershire Full-time, permanent £38,000 - £40,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior Therapeutic Care Worker (STCW) or a qualified Therapeutic Care Worker ready to progress into a supervisory role. This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives by providing compassionate, trauma-informed care within a stable and well-supported environment.

Closing date: 30 November 2027

Gloucester, Gloucestershire Full-time, permanent £28,840 - £30,385 fte

Genesis CTE (Care, Therapy & Education) stands out as a rewarding and purpose-driven workplace nestled within the peaceful rural landscapes of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. You'll be part of a close-knit, compassionate team delivering residential therapeutic support to young people who have experienced trauma and emotional or behavioural challenges to enable them to thrive.

Closing date: 10 October 2026

Getting to work from Newent

For many people around Newent the drive is a short one. It is all country roads, which is why a full manual driving licence is one of our firm requirements.

A licence, not your own car on shiftYou drive yourself to work. Once you are there, school runs and days out are in the home's own cars.
Shifts you can plan aroundEarly, late and weekend shifts on a rolling rota published in advance, so your own commitments fit around work.
One of the shortest commutesLess time in the car means more time for everything else, especially if you work part time.

Why people from Newent work with us

Small homes, not a ward

A handful of young people in each home, so you know every one of them properly and they know you.

Paid to qualify

Your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is funded in full, and your salary goes up when you finish it.

No sleep-ins for care workers

Residential support worker roles do not include sleep-ins, so you go home at the end of your shift.

Help with the costs of working

Half your childcare costs back, up to £5,000 a year, and a monthly mileage supplement.

Questions from Newent applicants

Can I get to work by bus from Newent?

Not reliably. Our homes are rural and shifts start early, so you need a full UK manual driving licence and a way to get there. We pay a monthly mileage supplement towards the drive.

Can I work part time?

Yes. Part time is considered for every care worker role we advertise, and a short commute from Newent makes it easier to fit around family life.

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Start your application today

It takes about ten minutes. If you are shortlisted, we invite you to meet us at our head office.