Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Premier Healthcare; Warminster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national children's care organization in Warminster is looking for a Senior Support Worker for their residential home. The role involves leading a team, providing nurturing support to young individuals, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have experience in a children's residential setting, hold a Level 3 qualification, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive working culture focused on the well-being of young people.

Benefits

Funded qualifications

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee wellbeing support

Paid induction and training

Staff referral bonuses

Blue Light Card and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience within a Children’s Residential home.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Flexible to work long days, sleeps, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and guide your team through daily routines and challenges.
• Provide consistent, nurturing, trauma-informed support to young people.
• Ensure the home remains safe, stable and aligned with regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring and resilient

Team-focused approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children & Young People

Job description

Senior Support Worker – Children's Residential Home

Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Up to £37,731 (including sleep‑ins) + Funded Qualifications + Blue Light Card
Permanent | Full‑Time

Are you an experienced Children’s Support Worker looking to progress into a Senior role, or already a Senior Support Worker seeking a home where your skills, passion and leadership genuinely matter?

Do you want to play a key role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people aged 8‑18 who have experienced trauma, exploitation, or disruption?

Looking for an organisation that invests in you, your development, your leadership skills, and your future?

Then this could be for you. If you're the kind of person who genuinely thrives in a fast‑paced, emotionally rewarding environment, this role will give you the platform to make a real and lasting impact. You'll be stepping into a home where your decisions, your presence, and your leadership directly shape the daily experiences of young people who need stability, patience, and positive role models around them. It’s a chance to bring your compassion, resilience, and professional expertise into a team that values growth, therapeutic practice, and doing things properly.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll lead from the front, guiding your team, supporting young people through challenging moments, and creating a home where safety, stability, and positive relationships can truly flourish.

What’s in it for you?

• Total earnings up to £37,731
• Base Salary £31,231
• Sleep‑ins at £62.64 each – £3,000 – £6,500 a year
• Genuine career progression with funded pathways towards Registered Manager roles
• Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience
• Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 in Leadership & Management
• Paid induction and sector‑leading training to set you up for success
• Supportive leadership with regular supervision, coaching and appraisals
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Employee wellbeing support via a 24/7 assistance programme
• Team meetings & staff voice forums to influence home development
• Blue Light Card & internal discount schemes for major retailers, days out & more
• NEST pension scheme
• Staff referral bonuses
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Real opportunities for progression within a growing, national organisation

About the Home & Organisation

Supports young people aged 8‑18 with emotional and behavioural needs, focused on trauma‑informed practice, stability, routine and therapeutic care. Part of a wider regional network of children’s homes, offering strong peer support and additional professional guidance. Encourages independence, emotional development and positive life choices. Collaborative culture where your ideas, creativity and initiative are genuinely valued.

About the Role

• Lead shifts and guide your team through daily routines and challenges.
• Provide consistent, nurturing, trauma‑informed support to young people.
• Promote independence, emotional resilience and healthy relationships.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain accurate recording and documentation.
• Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with mentoring staff, routines and daily operations.
• Ensure the home remains safe, stable and aligned with regulatory standards.
• Be a positive role model, encouraging engagement, aspiration and personal growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ experience within a Children’s Residential home.
• Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent).
• Naturally caring, resilient, calm under pressure and able to build trust.
• Strong communication skills with a hands‑on, team‑focused approach.
• Flexible to work long days, sleeps, and weekend shifts.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Apply

If you’re ready to lead a service with autonomy, support and meaningful progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to the recruitment agency below:

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited – an equal‑opportunity employer; all applications will be assessed solely on merit.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.