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Priority Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts included

Weekly pay

Refer a friend up to £500

Employee discounts

Professional development courses

Job summary

Priority Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker in Wiltshire to lead shifts and deliver high-quality care for children and young people in a residential setting.

You will support the Home Manager, supervise staff, and promote a safe, therapeutic environment to foster independence and confidence while working a rota that includes sleep-ins and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care (essential).
• Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred).
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker

Location: Wiltshire, SN12 8BN

Pay rate: £33,592 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift and schedule:

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.

Salary & Benefits:

• £33,592 per annum
• Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable)
• Weekly pay every Friday
• 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

Company and Role:

• 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

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• 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

Household responsibilities include:

• 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

Successful Candidate:

• 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

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