Senior Residential Care Worker

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

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• £33,592 per annum
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• Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable)
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• Weekly pay every Friday
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• DBS fees reimbursed
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• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
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• Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
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• Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development
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Company and Role:\n

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• Supporting children and young people in a residential care setting
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• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team
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• Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
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• Promoting independence, confidence, and personal development
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:\n

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• Leading shifts and supporting team members to deliver high-quality care
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• Supporting the Home Manager and deputising in their absence
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• Supervising staff and supporting performance and development
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• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld at all times
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• Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing
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• Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff
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• Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings
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• Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches
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• Liaising with external professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists
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• Supporting the induction and development of new staff
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• Ensuring health & safety procedures and risk assessments are followed
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Household responsibilities include:\n

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• Supporting with the day-to-day running of the home
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• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
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• Promoting a healthy lifestyle for children and young people
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• Ensuring the home environment is safe, structured, and welcoming
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Successful Candidate:\n

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• Previous experience working in children’s residential care (essential)
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• Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred)
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• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
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• Ability to lead shifts and support a team effectively
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• Calm, resilient, and confident approach
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• Strong communication and organisational skills
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• Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends
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• Commitment to continuous professional development
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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.