Residential Care Worker

Priority Recruitment • Permanent • Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom • £28.81k / year • 1d ago

Job Title: Residential Care Worker
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £28,808 Annual Salary
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift 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 Residential Care Worker opportunity in Wiltshire.

This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people to live safely, develop independence, and reach their full potential within a nurturing and therapeutic residential environment.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and being a consistent, supportive presence.

Salary & Benefits:

£28,808 Annual Salary
Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable)
Weekly pay every Friday

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 include:

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 include:

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

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.

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