Senior Residential Care Worker
9 days ago
Melksham
Job Title: Senior Residential Care WorkerLocation: Wiltshire, SN12 8BNPay rate: £33,592 per annumJob Type: Full-TimeShift and schedule:Shift pattern:160 hours per month (average 40 hours per week)Rota basis: 2 days on + sleep-in, followed by 4 days off Priority Recruitment are excited to present this long-term Senior Residential Care Worker opportunity in Wiltshire. This is a rewarding leadership role supporting children and young people within a residential care setting, helping them to develop independence, stability, and confidence in a safe and therapeutic environment. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who can lead by example, support a staff team, and provide high-quality care. This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.Salary & Benefits:\n\n • £33,592 per annum\n, • Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable)\n, • Weekly pay every Friday\n, • DBS fees reimbursed\n, • Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral\n, • Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)\n, • Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development\nCompany and Role:\n\n, • Supporting children and young people in a residential care setting\n, • Leading shifts and supporting the staff team\n, • Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment\n, • Promoting independence, confidence, and personal development\nDay-to-day responsibilities include:\n\n, • Leading shifts and supporting team members to deliver high-quality care\n, • Supporting the Home Manager and deputising in their absence\n, • Supervising staff and supporting performance and development\n, • Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld at all times\n, • Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing\n, • Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff\n, • Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings\n, • Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches\n, • Liaising with external professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists\n, • Supporting the induction and development of new staff\n, • Ensuring health & safety procedures and risk assessments are followed\nHousehold responsibilities include:\n\n, • Supporting with the day-to-day running of the home\n, • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation\n, • Promoting a healthy lifestyle for children and young people\n, • Ensuring the home environment is safe, structured, and welcoming\nSuccessful Candidate:\n\n, • Previous experience working in children’s residential care (essential)\n, • Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred)\n, • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection\n, • Ability to lead shifts and support a team effectively\n, • Calm, resilient, and confident approach\n, • Strong communication and organisational skills\n, • Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends\n, • Commitment to continuous professional development\n Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you! *Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.