Residential Child Care Worker - Salisbury

Five Rivers; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (including bank)

Sleep-in payments £50 per night

Simplyhealth

Learning & Development support

Level 3 Diploma paid for

24/7 GP service

Long Service award

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Meals on shift

Blue Light discount

Refer a Friend bonus

Foster Carer Referral bonus

Job summary

Five Rivers in Salisbury is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker to join our children’s homes. You will engage in a variety of activities, support young people, and contribute to a safe, nurturing home environment.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The role includes some sleep-ins and opportunities to pursue a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care, with great career progression. Driving licence and willingness to safeguarding checks are advantageous.

Qualifications

• You may not need prior experience as training is provided.
• Ideally hold a full driving licence and be over 19.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks including a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in activities and events for children: kayaking, climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, forest walks, and outings.
• Be a role model and support children to make good choices.
• Assist with daily tasks: cleaning, cooking meals, home maintenance, and learning new skills.
• Pursue Level 3 apprenticeship in residential childcare to develop your career.
• Benefit from clear career pathways for future development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Join our Children's Residential Homes in Salisbury as a Residential Child Care Worker.

You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will also be supported as part of a bigger team with our integrated services, including our Clinical and education colleagues. We specialise in trauma-informed care following our therapeutic model to help their lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role—we will train, teach, and guide you through everything you need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to young people and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be involved in events and activities including:

• Kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, skating, arts and crafts, beach adventures and walks in the forest, movie nights, and even camping in the back garden- you name it we will do it!
• Being a role model guiding and supporting our children to make good choices.
• Cleaning, cooking meals, maintaining the home, and learning new skills like nutritional meal planning, first aid, Health & Safety, and gardening: the list is endless.
• Developing your professional career as a children’s support worker through the Level 3 apprenticeship in residential childcare
• Clear career pathways for your future development

Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 2 and 3 of these ‘sleep-ins’ per week, so the salary advertised includes the payment for an average of 8 sleep-ins per month. For each sleep-in, you receive an additional £50 per night. The salary advertised is based off completing 2 sleep ins per week.

You will need to have good written, verbal, and IT communication skills, know how to have fun and understand the importance of play to children.

We will support you in achieving your Level 3 Qualification. Ideally, you will have a full driving licence and be over 19.

Why join Five Rivers?

We are a social enterprise. Our homes are run by kind, compassionate, and resilient people who give children a sense of security they may have struggled to find until now. These individuals open their hearts to the children they look after, forming deep connections that help turn children’s lives around. They are dependable, responsible role models whose positive influence can last a lifetime.

Looking after you is important, so we offer benefits to provide you with a range of support.

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) of annual leave (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• 3-week rolling rota given 6 weeks in advance.
• £50 per sleep-in payment on top of your salary
• Simplyhealth – medical cash-back plan
• Ongoing training and support through our Learning & Development Team, with in-house and external trainers.
• We will pay for your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care
• Employee Support programs, including 24/7 GP service, counselling, and advice.
• Long Service award scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for mothers with over one year’s service.
• Meals as part of a family when on shift
• Blue Light discount card.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Foster Carer Referral bonus!

Hours

On average, 39 hours a week for full-time.

However, we would love to hear from you if you are interested in part‑time hours.

Role Profile: 202211_Residential Child Care Worker (Level 1 - 3) - Role Profile.pdf

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check (the cost of which we will meet).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.