Senior Residential Care Worker in Melksham)

Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker

Location: Wiltshire, SN12 8BN

Pay rate: £33,592 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift and schedule

• 160 hours per month (average 40 hours per week)
• Rota basis: 2 days on + sleep-in, followed by 4 days off

Salary & Benefits

• £33,592 per annum
• 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
• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
• Promoting independence, confidence, and personal development

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include

• Leading shifts and supporting team members to deliver high‑quality care
• Supporting the Home Manager and deputising in their absence
• Supervising staff and supporting performance and development
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld at all times
• Supporting children with daily routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing
• Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff
• Contributing to care planning and attending reviews/meetings
• Supporting behaviour using appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches
• Liaising with external professionals such as social workers, schools, and therapists
• Supporting the induction and development of new staff
• Ensuring health & safety procedures and risk assessments are followed

Household responsibilities include

• Supporting with the day‑to‑day running of the home
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle for children and young people
• Ensuring the home environment is safe, structured, and welcoming

Successful Candidate

• Previous experience working in children’s residential care (essential)
• Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to lead shifts and support a team effectively
• Calm, resilient, and confident approach
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible to work shifts, including sleep‑ins and weekends
• Commitment to continuous professional development

*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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