Residential Care Worker - Children's Services

Position Overview

Job Title: Residential Care Worker - Children's Services
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Salisbury, United Kingdom (Flexible)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time & Bank contracts available
Salary: From £14.50 per hour + additional pay for overnight/sleep-in shifts (£15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare is held)
Closing Date: 9 August, 2026
Job Reference: agincare/TP/514655/12315

Job Introduction

We are offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to start your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Children’s Residential Home in Salisbury!

Joining Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you will help support children with learning disabilities, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home. We are seeking compassionate, reliable Residential Care Workers who are ready to make a real difference in children’s lives. No prior experience is necessary—we provide full training and support!

What We Offer You

Competitive Pay: From £14.50 to £15.50 per hour (depending on qualifications) + additional rates for overnight shifts
Flexible Contracts: Full-time, part-time, and bank positions available
Welcome & Refer-a-Friend Bonuses: Earn up to £1,000 via our refer-a-friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)
Career Growth & Training: Opportunities for fully funded qualifications in Level 3 Residential Childcare and clear career development pathways
Expenses & Perks: Paid Enhanced DBS, Blue Light Discount package, company pension scheme, and early on-demand pay

What Is Required From You?

Personal Attributes: A genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities, patience, resilience, emotional intelligence, and a positive team-player mindset
Qualifications: Hold or be committed to completing an NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
Availability: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and part of a sleep-in rota (averaging 4 sleep-ins per month)
Driving Licence: A driving licence is desirable but not essential
Vetting Requirements: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive safer recruitment vetting procedures.

What You Will Be Doing

As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you will provide consistent, compassionate support to help children feel safe, valued, and empowered by:

Building Relationships: Fostering trusting, positive connections with children and young people.
Daily Routines: Assisting with school runs, mealtimes, play, bedtime routines, and teaching essential life skills to build independence.
Support Plans: Collaborating on care plans, routines, and risk assessments with full training provided.
Therapeutic Care: Handling challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy using a therapeutic approach.
Activities: Taking part in fun, active days—because no two days are ever the same!

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting dedicated care professionals with pioneering children's services like our new Salisbury home. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.