Support Worker - Children's Residential

Premier Healthcare; Warminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's support service in Warminster is seeking a Support Worker to provide a caring environment for young people aged 8-18. You will support children with emotional challenges, fostering their development and independence. The role offers a salary up to £33,581, with fully funded qualifications and career progression opportunities within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will be resilient, patient, and possess great communication skills. Join us to make a real difference in children's lives!

Benefits

Funded qualifications including Level 5

Paid induction and training

Employee wellbeing support

Discount schemes and pension

Staff referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in care or transferable skills such as education or youth work.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to support emotional regulation and foster independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and structured environment.
• Act as a positive role model and support emotional development.
• Build trusting relationships with children and colleagues.
• Support children in accessing education and community activities.

Skills

Caring and patient personality

Great communication skills

Emotional maturity

Calmness under pressure

Flexibility to work long shifts

Job description

Support Worker - Children's Residential

Up to £33,581+ (including sleep‑ins) + Funded Qualifications + Blue Light Card

Warminster, Wiltshire

Permanent | Full‑Time

Are you naturally caring, resilient, and passionate about helping children build a better future?

Do you want a role where no two days are ever the same, where you can genuinely change a young person's life, and where you're fully supported, valued, and encouraged to progress?

Do you thrive in a team environment where you're trusted, recognised, and given the tools to grow?

Then this could be for you.

You'll join a warm, welcoming, and therapeutic children's home where you'll support young people aged 8‑18 who have experienced early trauma, instability, and emotional or behavioural challenges. You'll be the person who listens when they're struggling, celebrates their wins, and helps them discover their strengths and potential.

You won't just be providing care, you'll be part of giving a child hope, stability, and the belief that they matter.

What's in it for you?

• Total earnings up to £33,581+
• Base Salary £27,581
• Sleep‑ins at £62.64 each – £3,000 – £6,500 a year!
• Clear pathways to Senior roles, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager through the Future Leaders programme.
• 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

• A nurturing and stable children's home supporting young people aged 8‑18.
• Set within a therapeutic, trauma‑informed model promoting consistency, safety and emotional growth.
• A highly supportive senior leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
• A wider regional network of homes, giving you access to peer support, guidance, and progression routes.
• A child‑centred culture built around positive relationships, respect, and reducing restrictive practices.
• A home where every staff member is valued, heard, and encouraged to bring new ideas.

Your Role

• Provide a safe, caring and structured environment for young people.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging, praising, and supporting them through everyday challenges.
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children and colleagues.
• Support emotional regulation, daily routines, and positive behaviour.
• Help young people develop independence, confidence, and life skills.
• Handle challenging situations with patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with your team, attending handovers, meetings, and training.
• Support children to access education, community activities, and meaningful experiences.
• You'll be part of a home where your presence genuinely shapes a child's journey.

What You Need

• Naturally caring, patient and resilient personality.
• Great communication skills and emotional maturity.
• Experience in care or transferable skills (e.g., education, armed forces, police, sports coaching, youth work, security, or working with vulnerable people).
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep‑ins.

Interested?

If you're ready to join a service with great support, and meaningful progression, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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