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Support Worker - Children's Residential

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 27,581 - 33,581 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Support Worker - Children's Residential

Up to £33,581+ (including sleep-ins) + Funded Qualifications + Blue Light Card

Warminster, Wiltshire
 Permanent | Full-Time

Are you naturally caring, resilient, and passionate about helping children build a better future?

Do you want a role where no two days are ever the same, where you can genuinely change a young person's life, and where you're fully supported, valued, and encouraged to progress?

Do you thrive in a team environment where you're trusted, recognised, and given the tools to grow?

Then this could be for you.

You'll join a warm, welcoming, and therapeutic children's home where you'll support young people aged 8-18 who have experienced early trauma, instability, and emotional or behavioural challenges. You'll be the person who listens when they're struggling, celebrates their wins, and helps them discover their strengths and potential.

You won't just be providing care, you'll be part of giving a child hope, stability, and the belief that they matter.

What's in it for you?

Total earnings up to £33,581+
Base Salary £27,581
Sleep-ins at £62.64 each - £3,000 - £6,500 a year! 
Clear pathways to Senior roles, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager through the Future Leaders programme.
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:

A nurturing and stable children's home supporting young people aged 8-18.
Set within a therapeutic, trauma-informed model promoting consistency, safety and emotional growth.
A highly supportive senior leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
A wider regional network of homes, giving you access to peer support, guidance, and progression routes.
A child-centred culture built around positive relationships, respect, and reducing restrictive practices.
A home where every staff member is valued, heard, and encouraged to bring new ideas. 

Your Role:

Provide a safe, caring and structured environment for young people.
Act as a positive role model, encouraging, praising, and supporting them through everyday challenges.
Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children and colleagues.
Support emotional regulation, daily routines, and positive behaviour.
Help young people develop independence, confidence, and life skills.
Handle challenging situations with patience, empathy, and resilience.
Work collaboratively with your team, attending handovers, meetings, and training.
Support children to access education, community activities, and meaningful experiences.
You'll be part of a home where your presence genuinely shapes a child's journey. 

What You Need:

Naturally caring, patient and resilient personality.
Great communication skills and emotional maturity.
Experience in care or transferable skills (e.g., education, armed forces, police, sports coaching, youth work, security, or working with vulnerable people).
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Full UK driving licence.
Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins. 

Interested?

If you're ready to join a service with great support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to:

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.

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