Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Melksham (SN)
Salary: £15.75 per hour + £1,500 joining bonus
Hourly Rate: £15.75 per hour + £5 per hour (additional rate where applicable)
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 160 hours per month
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Paid at £65 per sleep
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce
Experience Required: Experience within Children’s Residential, Mental Health, or Secure Unit settings
The Home:
Number of beds: 2–3
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for experienced, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with complex needs. You will be confident managing challenging behaviours, building strong relationships, and providing consistent, nurturing care.
You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, acting as a positive role model, and helping young people to develop life skills, emotional resilience, and independence.
Who you will be working for:
Company type/size (small, large group, family-run, social enterprise):
Number of homes:
Future plans:
Other services:
Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join a service focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred care within a structured and supportive environment.
Progression:
Training / qualifications:
Benefits:
£1,500 joining bonus
Competitive hourly rate
Sleep-in payments
Ethos:
Culture:
Sponsorship is not available.
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent).
Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
How to apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
Mission statement...
To help SMEs get the talent they need to help grow their businesses.
Our promise…
Deliver a Passionate Manager, at a Realistic Price, who can hit the ground running, within 21 days; allowing you to continue to build, consolidate and progress your business.
So who are we…
We help SMEs in the Children’s Service Sector, who struggle to find highly skilled and experienced Middle and Senior Management within Budget.
