Job Title: Residential Care Worker
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £28,808 Annual Salary
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift and schedule
* 160 hours per month (average 40 hours per week)
* Rota basis: 2 days on + sleep-in, followed by 4 days off
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 development
Company 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 development
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
* 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 environment
Household responsibilities
* Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home
* Promoting a healthy lifestyle, including balanced meals
* Ensuring the home is safe, clean, and welcoming
Successful 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
*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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr