Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£29484 - £35000
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker - Residential Children's Home
Location: Chippenham, Somerset
Salary: £29,484 -£35,000 per annum (plus bonuses and paid sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (part-time hours available)
Job Description:
Senior Residential Support Worker - Residential Children's Home opportunities are available in Chippenham, Somerset within a small, therapeutic 3-bed children’s home supporting young people with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). You’ll join a trauma-informed team focused on safeguarding, emotional warmth, and helping young people achieve meaningful progress.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Residential Support Worker - Residential Children's Home based in Chippenham, your daily duties will include:
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Delivering consistent, trauma-informed care and contributing to a therapeutic community approach within the home in Chippenham
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Safeguarding children at all times and working in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and relevant legislation
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Building positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals, and acting as a role model within the staff team
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Supporting day-to-day routines including cooking, cleaning, and activities, while meeting physical, emotional, behavioural, and cultural needs
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Completing accurate, reflective documentation that evidences progress and engaging in reflective practice and supervision
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Following health & safety procedures (including medication, fire safety, vehicles, and premises) and supporting compliant record-keeping
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Senior Residential Support Worker - Residential Children's Home, you will need:
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NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
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Experience in residential children’s social care (advantageous) and willingness to learn trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches (e.g., PACE, therapeutic placements)
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Enhanced DBS (clear) and positive references covering work with children/vulnerable adults
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Confidence to manage challenging situations with nurturing boundaries and a non-consequential approach
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Must be 21 or over (registration requirement)
Benefits & Work Environment:
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Competitive salary plus bonuses, including attendance, occupancy, and inspection-related rewards
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Paid sleep-ins (£63/night) and pension
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32 shifts annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year
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Staff wellbeing programme and ongoing trauma-informed training with development opportunities
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Flexible shift patterns (including alternate weekends); options may be available for reduced hours (paid pro rata)
If you are a qualified Senior Residential Support Worker - Residential Children's Home looking for an exciting new role in Chippenham, apply today!
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