Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Warminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking Children's Residential Support Workers in Warminster to support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. The role involves promoting independence, managing challenging behaviours, and maintaining a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience in residential settings and a UK driver's license. This position offers comprehensive training, attractive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days' annual leave

Access to discounts at major outlets

Fully funded NVQ Level 4 in Children & Young People

Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a residential setting is preferred.
• Must hold a full UK driver's license and have access to a car.
• Over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Encourage participation in activities suitable to the young person's age.
• Safely manage challenging behaviours with empathy.
• Support young people to develop life skills and confidence.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential setting

Compassion

Ability to promote independence

Empathy in managing challenging behaviours

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where no two days are the same? An experienced and caring organisation is looking for dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to join their vibrant residential home supporting young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Warminster

Shifts: Long day shifts and sleep‑ins required

39 Hours per week

Why Join This Organisation?

• Work in a supportive, caring environment focused on positive development
• Enjoy fun activities like bike rides, theme park visits, and gaming sessions during your workday
• Opportunity to undertake a fully funded NVQ Level 4 in Children & Young People
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Attractive benefits including a company pension, 28 days' annual leave, and access to discounts at major outlets
• Maximise your earnings and develop your career within social care

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourage participation in activities and promote independence suitable to the young person's age
• Maintain a safe, warm, and homely environment
• Safely manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professionalism
• Protect and support children and young people's health, welfare, and well‑being
• Liaise with parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's care
• Support young people to develop life skills and confidence
• Keep up-to‑date with individual care plans and communication preferences

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a children's residential setting or working with young people is preferred
• Healthcare or social care experience is advantageous
• Must hold a full UK driver's license and have access to a car (sleep allowance included)
• Over the age of 21
• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (desirable)
• Reliable, compassionate, and motivated to support young people on their journey to independence
• Ability to commute to Warminster

If you're enthusiastic about supporting young people and ready to start or grow your career in health and social care, apply today and become part of a dedicated team making a difference every day!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunity employer, and decisions are made on merit alone