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Caring for Communities and People; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance Cover

Free Benenden Healthcare or Perkbox

55p business mileage

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People in Wiltshire is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead a trauma-informed, child-centred home for young people. The role centres on safety, stability and meaningful relationships, under the guidance of senior managers and a dedicated team.

You will drive consistent, compassionate care, support routines and development, and champion young people's voices in care decisions—helping build a nurturing home from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• A strong understanding of contextual safeguarding and relationship-based practice.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Flexibility, patience and confidence in responding to the changing needs of children and young people.
• A relevant qualification in Residential Childcare and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe, nurturing and consistent home environment for children and young people.
• Building trusting relationships that help children feel heard, respected and valued.
• Supporting children with day-to-day care, routines, learning and personal development.
• Being a positive role model for children and for colleagues across the team.
• Championing children's voices and ensuring they are central to decisions about their lives and care.
• Helping the home deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care in line with Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Providing visible, accountable and values-led leadership alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Contextual safeguarding & relationship

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Flexibility and patience

Driving licence & transport access

Education

Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Company:

Company: Caring for Communities and People

Salary: £28,988 per annum (Band C), plus an additional £7865 for completing contracted sleep shifts.

Help build a home where children feel safe, heard, valued and able to thrive

At CCP, we believe every child deserves more than a place to stay. They deserve a home where they are safe, understood, listened

to and supported to build a hopeful future.

In partnership with Swindon Borough Council, we are developing children's homes that provide compassionate, trauma-informed and

person-centred residential care. This is an opportunity to help shape a new home from the beginning, creating a culture where

relationships, dignity and consistency sit at the heart of daily life.

We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Workerwho shares these values and wants to make a lasting difference. Working

alongside our Responsible Individual, Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, you will help build a home where children can remain

connected to their local community, support networks and the people who matter to them.

Our values in action

This role is about leading with care, integrity and purpose. As Senior Residential Support Worker, you will help create a home

where children are treated with respect, where their voices influence decisions, and where every interaction is an opportunity to

build trust, confidence and belonging.

How you will make a difference

• Creating a safe, nurturing and consistent home environment for children and young people


• Building trusting relationships that help children feel heard, respected and valued


• Supporting children with their day-to-day care, routines, learning and personal development


• Being a positive role model for children and for colleagues across the team


• Championing children's voices and ensuring they are central to decisions about their lives and care


• Helping the home deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care in line with Ofsted Quality Standards


• Providing visible, accountable and values-led leadership alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager

What you will bring

You will bring compassion, resilience and a strong belief in the potential of every child. You will understand that good care is

built through relationships, consistency and trust, and you will be confident supporting both children and colleagues with empathy

and professionalism.

We would love to hear from people who can demonstrate:

• Experience working with children, young people and families


• A strong understanding of contextual safeguarding and relationship‑based practice


• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards


• Flexibility, patience and confidence in responding to the changing needs of children and young people


• A relevant qualification in Residential Childcare and a commitment to ongoing professional development


• A full UK driving licence and access to their own transport

Why this role matters

No two days will be the same, but every day will be rooted in purpose. You will be part of building something meaningful from the

ground up: a home where children can experience stability, care and hope, and where your values will help shape the culture from

day one.

Please read the job description and person specification for further insights. If you have any questions regarding the role,

please contact Holly Doubler [e-mail] [[e-mail]]/ 07566 770149, or Pamela Zukowska -

[e-mail] / 07739 857725 **strictly no agencies**

• Enhanced annual leave, with an extra day per year of service (capped at 30 days)


• Enhanced pension contributions


• Life Assurance Cover


• Free subscription to Benenden Healthcare or Perkbox


• 55p business mileage^


• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager


• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development


• Refer a Friend scheme


• Supportive Senior Leadership Team, Responsible Individual and Trustees, who will support your performance and growth

About Us

Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family

breakdown and social exclusion. Over the years, we've made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire,

Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon.

CCP is committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll join a

community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. We're an Investors in People Gold

accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.

We look for people who embody ourSPIRITvalues:

* Showing gratitude and appreciation of others

* Demonstrating personal and professional pride

* Integrity is everything

* Reflect and learn

* Take your best self wherever you go

Position: Senior Residential Support Worker (Job ID 1123)

Hours: Full-time is 35 hours per week, with on call cover as needed

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wiltshire

Pay: £28,988 per annum (Band C), plus an additional £65 per sleep shift completed

Closing Date: 30th September 2026 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working

toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to

satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be

compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing

additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to

the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT andInsurance covering

£28,988 per annum (Band C), plus an additional £7865 for completing contracted sleep shifts.

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£34,200 per annum (Band F), plus an additional £7865 for completing contracted sleep shifts.