Senior support worker melksham

Senior Residential Care Worker

Melksham

Children's Home

Salary & Hours

* £14.90 per hour

* Overtime paid at £19.90 per hour

* Full-time: 160 hours per month

* Minimum 4 sleep-in shifts per month (£65 per shift)

* Estimated annual salary: £28,500-£32,000 (including basic hours and regular sleep-ins)

About the Role
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to join our team at a well-established 4-bed children's home in Melksham.

You'll be supporting vulnerable children and young people, many of whom have experienced trauma, neglect, or disrupted family lives, by providing a safe, supportive, and stable environment to help them heal, build confidence, and develop life skills.

This is more than just a job. You will be a trusted adult, role model, and consistent presence, helping with daily routines, education, hobbies, and relationships as you guide each young person toward their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build trusting relationships with children and young people based on respect and consistency

2. Support emotional wellbeing, behavioural challenges, and therapeutic care plans