Residential Care Worker
hace 9 días
Salisbury
Job Title: Residential Care WorkerLocation: WiltshireSalary: £28,808 Annual SalaryJob 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 Residential Care Worker opportunity in Wiltshire. This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people to live safely, develop independence, and reach their full potential within a nurturing and therapeutic residential environment. We are looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and being a consistent, supportive presence.Salary & Benefits:\n\n • £28,808 Annual Salary\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, • Providing 1-1 and group-based support\n, • Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment\n, • Promoting independence, confidence, and personal development\nDay-to-day responsibilities include:\n\n, • Providing high-quality care and emotional support\n, • Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and personal development\n, • Acting as a positive role model and building trusting relationships\n, • Observing, monitoring, and recording behaviours and progress\n, • Supporting education, social development, and life skills\n, • Working alongside professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists\n, • Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings\n, • Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies\n, • Maintaining a safe and structured environment\nHousehold responsibilities include:\n\n, • Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home\n, • Promoting a healthy lifestyle, including balanced meals\n, • Ensuring the home is safe, clean, and welcoming\nSuccessful Candidate:\n\n, • Previous experience working with children and young people (residential preferred)\n, • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection\n, • Ability to build strong, positive relationships\n, • Calm, resilient, and patient approach\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills\n, • Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends\n, • Willingness to complete training and 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.