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Senior Residential Support Worker

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Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£16.2 - £16.2 Hourly
Full-Time
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home

3 Bed Home.

£16.15 per hour

£21.15 per hour overtime rate

£1,500 Joining Bonus.

We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes

We are looking for:

* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.

* Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people.

* Manual UK driving licence.

The Role
You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges

* Support children during assessment placements

* Observe and record parenting interactions

* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children

* Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals

* Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.

* Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.

* Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Observe and document child interactions

* Support children with daily routines

* Produce detailed, evidence-based reports

* Maintain a safe and structured environment

* Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Experience working with children, young people

* Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills

* Ability to handle challenging situations calmly

* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

* Mental health support experience

* Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings

* Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours

* Trauma-informed care and complex needs

* Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.

We offer you:

Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts!

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.

Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.

Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.

Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.

Supportive management and senior leaders

Reference: 225109458

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CV-Library

Senior Residential Support Worker

CV-Library

Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£16.2 - £16.2 Hourly
Full-Time
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home

3 Bed Home.

£16.15 per hour

£21.15 per hour overtime rate

£1,500 Joining Bonus.

We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes

We are looking for:

* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.

* Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people.

* Manual UK driving licence.

The Role
You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges

* Support children during assessment placements

* Observe and record parenting interactions

* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children

* Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals

* Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.

* Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.

* Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Observe and document child interactions

* Support children with daily routines

* Produce detailed, evidence-based reports

* Maintain a safe and structured environment

* Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Experience working with children, young people

* Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills

* Ability to handle challenging situations calmly

* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

* Mental health support experience

* Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings

* Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours

* Trauma-informed care and complex needs

* Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.

We offer you:

Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts!

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.

Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.

Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.

Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.

Supportive management and senior leaders
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Reference: 225109458

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