Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 33,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 joining bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Sleep-in payments

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Salisbury, England. This permanent position involves working with young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The role offers a salary of approximately £33,160 per annum plus a £1,000 joining bonus. Responsibilities include providing nurturing support, managing behaviours, and promoting independence. Candidates should have experience in a child’s home, ideally in a residential setting. Benefits include competitive hourly rates and sleep-in payments.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a child’s home.
• Committed and resilient individuals are preferred.
• Ideally, experience within a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Support routines and promote independence for young people.
• Provide consistent, nurturing support to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage behaviours and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Managing behaviours

Building positive relationships

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: Salisbury (SP5)

Salary: Approx. £33,160 per annum + £1,000 joining bonus

Hourly Rate: £13.85 per hour + £5 per hour (additional rate where applicable)

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 160 hours per month

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: Approx. 11 per month, paid at £65 per sleep

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Qualifications Required: Not specified

Experience Required: Experience working in a child’s home

About the Home

Number of beds: 2

Who we are looking for

We are looking for committed and resilient individuals who have experience working with children and young people, ideally within a residential setting. You will be confident supporting young people with EBD, managing behaviours, and building positive, trusting relationships.

You will play an active role in the day-to-day care of the home, supporting routines, promoting independence, and providing consistent, nurturing support to help young people achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits

• £1,000 joining bonus
• Competitive hourly rate
• Sleep-in payments