Residential Care Worker
hace 22 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: • £28,808 Annual Salary, • Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable), • Weekly pay every Friday, • DBS fees reimbursed, • Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral, • Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more), • Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional developmentCompany and Role:, • Supporting children and young people in a residential care setting, • Providing 1-1 and group-based support, • Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment, • Promoting independence, confidence, and personal developmentDay-to-day responsibilities include:, • Providing high-quality care and emotional support, • Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and personal development, • Acting as a positive role model and building trusting relationships, • Observing, monitoring, and recording behaviours and progress, • Supporting education, social development, and life skills, • Working alongside professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists, • Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings, • Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies, • Maintaining a safe and structured environmentHousehold responsibilities include:, • Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home, • Promoting a healthy lifestyle, including balanced meals, • Ensuring the home is safe, clean, and welcomingSuccessful Candidate:, • Previous experience working with children and young people (residential preferred), • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Ability to build strong, positive relationships, • Calm, resilient, and patient approach, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends, • Willingness to complete training and continuous professional development 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.