Senior Residential Care Worker
Priority Recruitment
SN128BNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£30,000 to £35,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Wiltshire, SN12 8BN
Pay rate: £33,592 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time
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.
- £33,592 per annum
- Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable)
- Weekly pay every Friday
- DBS fees reimbursed
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
- Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
- Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development
- Supporting children and young people in a residential care setting
- Leading shifts and supporting the staff team
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
- Promoting independence, confidence, and personal development
- Leading shifts and supporting team members to deliver high-quality care
- Supporting the Home Manager and deputising in their absence
- Supervising staff and supporting performance and development
- Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld at all times
- Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing
- Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff
- Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings
- Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches
- Liaising with external professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists
- Supporting the induction and development of new staff
- Ensuring health & safety procedures and risk assessments are followed
- Supporting with the day-to-day running of the home
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle for children and young people
- Ensuring the home environment is safe, structured, and welcoming
- Previous experience working in children’s residential care (essential)
- Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to lead shifts and support a team effectively
- Calm, resilient, and confident approach
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!
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Reed
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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