Residential Support Worker Children's Services

We’re 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.This service will 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’re now seeking Support Workers who are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in children’s lives.Why Join Us?At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first – both the children we support and the incredible staff who care for them. We’re proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.What You’ll Receive:From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shift£15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare heldOpportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 3 Residential ChildcareFull-time, part time and bank contracts availableCompany pension schemeRefer-a-friend bonus – up to £1,000*Paid Enhanced DBSBlue Light Discount packageEarly On Demand PayCareer development pathways and trainingStaff recognition and appreciation schemesYour Role as a Support WorkerAs part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you’ll provide consistent, compassionate support to children with learning disabilities—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will:Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young peopleSupport daily routines – from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtimeHelp children learn life skills and build their independenceWork as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared forSupport with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training)Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approachTake part in fun, active days – every day is different!Be part of the sleep-in rota, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential)About YouWe’re looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You don’t need experience – we’ll provide full training and support. You will:Have a genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilitiesBe patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligentBe able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-insBe physically and mentally fit for the roleHave a positive attitude and a team-player mindsetHold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential ChildcareHold a driving licence (desirable but not essential)Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidaysAbout AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children’s Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers