Residential Support Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Trowbridge. This term-time role offers fixed hours (9.00am–3.00pm, Mon–Fri) with potential for part-time expansion to support our Next Steps cohort in daily activities.

The position is primarily based at Fairfield Animal Centre, with occasional cover at other Trust sites. It is a permanent, on-site role and part of Disability Confident employer scheme.

Qualifications

• Term Time Only role with pro rata hours
• Full time hours given (9:00–15:00) Mon–Fri, with potential for part-time opportunities
• Based at Fairfield Animal Centre with occasional cover at other Trust sites
• Disability Confident employer scheme member

Responsibilities

• Support residents to access college and develop new skills
• Assist with daily activities and Next Steps programme participation
• Cover residential houses or other sites as required when needed

Job description

Our Residential Support Workers provide caring and compassionate support to all our residents, enabling them to access college, learn new skills and live fulfilling lives.

This is a Term Time Only post. Full time hours will be 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday, although there is scope for a part time opportunity, supporting our cohort of young people accessing the Next Steps programme to fulfil their daily activities.

This post is currently based predominantly at Fairfield Animal Centre, however, there may be times where employees are required to provide cover in the Trust’s residential houses or at other Trust sites. This is an expectation of the role and, therefore, a willing and flexible approach is required.

Residential Support Worker

Company: Wiltshire Council Salary: from £16,951 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Trowbridge Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

Our Residential Support Workers provide caring and compassionate support to all our residents, enabling them to access college, learn new skills and live fulfilling lives.

This is a Term Time Only post. Full time hours will be 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday, although there is scope for a part time opportunity, supporting our cohort of young people accessing the Next Steps programme to fulfil their daily activities.

This post is currently based predominantly at Fairfield Animal Centre, however, there may be times where employees are required to provide cover in the Trust’s residential houses or at other Trust sites. This is an expectation of the role and, therefore, a willing and flexible approach is required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.