Job description
Children Residential Care Worker - Salisbury
Package & Benefits
- Location: Salisbury
- Hours: 160 hours per month
- Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
- Sleep-In Rate: £65 per shift
- Shift Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off
- Joining Bonus: £1,000
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established children's residential care provider for a Residential Care Worker to join a supportive team within a 4-bed home in Salisbury, supporting young people aged 8-17 years.
You will play a key role in providing high-quality, nurturing care and support, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and independence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing consistent, compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment
- Acting as a positive role model and setting clear boundaries
- Supporting daily routines, education, and social activities
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and responding to behaviours of concern
- Safeguarding young people and recognising signs of risk
- Working collaboratively with social workers, schools, and professionals
- Contributing to care plans, reviews, and therapeutic support
- Maintaining high standards within the home (health & safety, wellbeing)
What We're Looking For
- A caring, empathetic, and resilient individual
- Strong teamwork skills with a proactive approach
- Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to safeguarding
- Good communication and observational skills
- Flexibility to work a 2 on, 4 off shift pattern, including sleep-ins
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or within a social care setting
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to manage behaviour positively
- Commitment to ongoing training and development
Apply Now
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, apply today
