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Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Care
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 31,500 - 31,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Care
From £31,500 + £60 per sleep-in + Funded Qualifications + Blue Light Card
Warminster, Wiltshire
Permanent | Full-Time
Are you ready to take the next step in your residential care career?
Do you have a passion for helping young people rebuild their lives after early trauma?
Are you a dedicated support worker ready to grow into a leadership role?
Then this could be for you…
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker or existing Senior looking to step up within a supportive, values-led organisation. You'll be joining a nurturing children's home for young people aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma, exploitation, or complex emotional and behavioural needs.
You'll play a key part in leading shifts, mentoring staff, and ensuring the highest standards of care, helping young people to heal, grow, and thrive in a safe, stable home.
What's in it for You?
Salary from £31,231 per annum + sleep-in payments.
Funded qualifications and full support to progress into management.
Career development pathways into Deputy and Registered Manager roles.
Comprehensive induction and paid training package.
Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme.
28 days annual leave.
Pension scheme and free enhanced DBS.
Exclusive discounts via Blue Light Card & internal rewards app.
Referral bonuses, staff recognition, and internal awards for outstanding practice.
About the Home & Organisation:
A warm, family-style home providing therapeutic care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Backed by one of the UK's leading care providers, with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice and child-centred support.
Access to award-winning training and clear progression routes into Deputy and Registered Manager roles.
An organisation that values its people, with a culture of reflection, learning, and professional growth.
Supportive management structure and clinical input available to guide staff through challenges and build confidence in practice.
About the Role:
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:
Lead shifts and ensure daily routines run smoothly and safely.
Support the Registered and Deputy Managers with supervision, training, and mentoring of the team.
Build trusted, therapeutic relationships with young people, promoting emotional regulation and personal growth.
Deliver child-centred, trauma-informed care in line with individual support plans.
Promote safeguarding, equality, and respect at all times.
Record and report clearly, maintaining compliance with Ofsted and internal standards.
Participate in the on-call rota and work flexibly to meet the needs of the home.
Requirements:
Minimum of 12 months' experience within a children's residential home.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Flexible and resilient approach, with a passion for helping young people succeed.
Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
Interested?
If you're ready to lead a new service with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to:
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