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Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 37,731 - 37,731 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Up to £37,731 (including sleep-ins) + Funded Qualifications + Blue Light Card 

Warminster, Wiltshire

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking to progress into a Senior role, or already a Senior Support Worker seeking a home where your skills, passion and leadership genuinely matter?

Do you want to play a key role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma, exploitation, or disruption?

Looking for an organisation that invests in you, your development, your leadership skills, and your future?

Then this could be for you.

If you're the kind of person who genuinely thrives in a fast-paced, emotionally rewarding environment, this role will give you the platform to make a real and lasting impact. You'll be stepping into a home where your decisions, your presence, and your leadership directly shape the daily experiences of young people who need stability, patience, and positive role models around them. It's a chance to bring your compassion, resilience, and professional expertise into a team that values growth, therapeutic practice, and doing things properly. If you want to progress, be trusted with responsibility, and be part of a supportive home that genuinely invests in its staff, this opportunity will fit you perfectly.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll lead from the front. guiding your team, supporting young people through challenging moments, and creating a home where safety, stability, and positive relationships can truly flourish.

What's in it for you?

Total earnings up to £37,731
Base Salary £31,231
Sleep-ins at £62.64 each - £3,000 - £6,500 a year! 
Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
Paid induction and sector-leading training to set you up for success
Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
NEST pension scheme
Staff referral bonuses
Free enhanced DBS check
Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation 

About the Home & Organisation:

Supports young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs.
Focused on trauma-informed practice, stability, routine and therapeutic care.
Part of a wider regional network of children's homes, offering strong peer support and additional professional guidance.
Encourages independence, emotional development, and positive life choices.
Collaborative culture where your ideas, creativity and initiative are genuinely valued. 

About the Role:

Lead shifts and guide your team through daily routines and challenges.
Provide consistent, nurturing, trauma-informed support to young people.
Promote independence, emotional resilience, and healthy relationships.
Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
Maintain accurate recording and documentation.
Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with mentoring staff, routines and daily operations.
Ensure the home remains safe, stable, and aligned with regulatory standards.
Be a positive role model, encouraging engagement, aspiration and personal growth. 

Requirements:

Minimum 12 months' experience within a Children's Residential home.
Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent).
Naturally caring, resilient, calm under pressure and able to build trust.
Strong communication skills with a hands-on, team-focused approach.
Flexible to work long days, sleeps, and weekend shifts.
Full UK Driving Licence required. 

Interested?

If you're ready to lead a 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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