Residential Care Worker

Company: Priority Recruitment
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Location: Salisbury
Job Description:

Job Title: Residential Care Worker

Location: Wiltshire

Salary: £28,808 Annual Salary

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift and Schedule

Shift pattern: 160 hours per month (average 40 hours per week)

Rota basis: 2 days on + sleep-in, followed by 4 days off

Salary & Benefits

  • £28,808 Annual Salary
  • Sleep-in shifts included within rota (sleep-in rate to be confirmed if applicable)
  • Weekly pay every Friday
  • DBS fees reimbursed
  • Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
  • Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
  • Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development

Company and Role

  • Supporting children and young people in a residential care setting
  • Providing 1-1 and group-based support
  • Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
  • Promoting independence, confidence, and personal development

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Providing high-quality care and emotional support
  • Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and personal development
  • Acting as a positive role‑model and building trusting relationships
  • Observing, monitoring, and recording behaviours and progressSupporting education, social development, and life skills
  • Working alongside professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists
  • Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings
  • Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies
  • Maintaining a safe and structured environment

Household responsibilities

  • Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home
  • Promoting a healthy lifestyle, including balanced meals
  • Ensuring the home is safe, clean, and welcoming

Successful candidate

  • Previous experience working with children and young people (residential preferred)
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Ability to build strong, positive relationships
  • Calm, resilient, and patient approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible to work shifts, including sleep‑ins and weekends
  • Willingness to complete training and continuous professional development

Apply now for more details, we’d love to hear from you!

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Posted: June 1st, 2026