Residential Childcare Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Warminster; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join their team in Warminster. This role involves supporting vulnerable young individuals aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, ensuring they have opportunities to thrive and develop essential life skills. With a focus on making a significant positive impact, you will be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the welfare of young people. Enjoy a rewarding career with a competitive salary, funded qualifications, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

£1000 referral bonus

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable Young People aged 7-18 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Help Young People build incredible futures and develop life skills.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Passion for making a difference

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Own vehicle

Job description

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Residential Childcare Support Worker, Warminster

Client: West Drove House

Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 001d164932c9

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Shift Pattern: Week 1 - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; Week 2 - Tuesday, Friday, Sunday; Week 3 - Thursday 10am- Sleep-10:30am the next day

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

How we reward you:

• Salary: £25,616.50 per annum
• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Critical illness cover

We want our next Residential Childcare Support Worker to have:

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
• Patience, resilience, and calmness.

The Opportunity:

Acorn Education are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our teams within the Wiltshire area.

West Drove House is a registered accommodation, supporting vulnerable Young People aged 7-18 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). We support Young People to build incredible futures by giving them opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.

This accommodation is based in Warminster and is within commutable distance from Salisbury, Frome and surrounding towns and villages.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service fee.