Senior Residential Support Worker

Aspris; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential childcare is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in Shepton Mallet. You will provide compassionate care and support the management of a team in a nurturing environment. Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression are available, making this a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Ongoing training and career progression

Paid enhanced DBS checks

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Level 3 in Residential and Childcare is essential.
• Experience in residential childcare needed.

Responsibilities

• Support young people, providing compassionate care.
• Assist Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Organisation

Caring

Attentiveness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential and Childcare

Job description

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Senior Residential Support Worker, Shepton Mallet

Client: Aspris

Location: Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0f3d659ad4bf

Job Views: 7

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

Job Description:

There is no better time to start a career within residential childcare than now!

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

If you want to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfillment, knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!

Avebury House Children's Home is recruiting for Senior Residential Support Workers now! We seek enthusiastic, caring, and passionate individuals to join our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care. You will also support the Registered Manager in running a successful staff team and overseeing daily operations.

Our benefits include...

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Paid enhanced DBS checks

Cycle to work scheme and more!

Located in Shepton Mallet, Avebury House Children’s Home provides nurturing care for up to 6 children and young people with autism and learning difficulties. The home operates 38 weeks per year (term time only), with shifts on weekdays only.

We pride ourselves on offering a clear career pathway and training. As long as you demonstrate the values needed for residential childcare, we will support your development!

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential and Childcare

Experience in residential childcare

Key Characteristics:

Resilience: Supporting vulnerable children with emotional and behavioral difficulties requires resilience.

Communication: Effective communication is vital to understand and meet young people's needs.

Organisation: Confidently updating care plans and reporting relevant information.

Caring: A naturally caring and compassionate attitude is essential.

Attentiveness: Being attentive to individual needs and situations to provide appropriate support.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you there.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including DBS checks and references covering the last 3 years, especially from roles involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested prior to interview.