Lead Children's Residential Care Worker (EBD)

Priority Recruitment Services Ltd; Wick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this rewarding Senior Residential Care Worker opportunity in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This is a leadership role within a children’s residential home, supporting young people aged 8–17 to develop independence, confidence and emotional stability.

You will lead shifts, supervise staff, ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and help create a safe, structured and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
• Experience in children's residential care or similar settings.
• Strong safeguarding and child-protection knowledge.
• Ability to lead shifts, mentor staff and maintain high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure high standards of care.
• Support the Home Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Supervise and mentor residential care staff.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Support young people with routines, education and wellbeing.
• Use therapeutic approaches to support challenging behaviours.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and reviews.
• Liaise with social workers, schools and therapists.
• Assist staff induction and ongoing development.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children's & Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this rewarding Senior Residential Care Worker opportunity in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This is a leadership role within a children’s residential home, supporting young people aged 8–17 to develop independence, confidence and emotional stability.

You will lead shifts, supervise staff, ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and help create a safe, structured and therapeutic environment.