Children's Residential Support Worker

Job summary

Were offering a truly unique opportunity to launch your career in carejoining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Home in Salisbury. This is your chance to be part of something from the very beginning, shaping a warm, supportive environment for children with learning disabilities. Our home will be a place where children feel safe, valued, and empowereda place where they can grow in confidence, develop independence, and truly feel they belong. Were looking for Support Workers who bring compassion, reliability, and a genuine passion for making a difference. If youre ready to build meaningful relationships and have a lasting impact on young lives, wed love to hear from you. 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. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.What Youll Receive: From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight s

Main duties of the job

Were offering a truly unique opportunity to launch your career in carejoining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Home in Salisbury. This is your chance to be part of something from the very beginning, shaping a warm, supportive environment for children with learning disabilities. Our home will be a place where children feel safe, valued, and empowereda place where they can grow in confidence, develop independence, and truly feel they belong. Were looking for Support Workers who bring compassion, reliability, and a genuine passion for making a difference. If youre ready to build meaningful relationships and have a lasting impact on young lives, wed love to hear from you. You will build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people, support daily routines from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime, and help children learn life skills and build their independence. Working as part of a team to ensure children feel cared for is crucial.

About us

Agincare is a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 care locations across England, were one of the UKs largest and most trusted care providers. Our services include childrens homes, adult care & nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support. We are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and actively support care leavers to live independently. Care leavers are encouraged to apply and will be offered a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about opportunities at Agincare. All of our adult services and childrens homes are regulated by Ofsted. We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 09 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.50 to £15.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1514752138
• Job locations: Agincare Childrens' Services, Wiltshire, SP2 7EN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Were offering a truly unique opportunity to launch your career in carejoining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Home in Salisbury.

This is your chance to be part of something from the very beginning, shaping a warm, supportive environment for children with learning disabilities.

Our home will be a place where children feel safe, valued, and empowereda place where they can grow in confidence, develop independence, and truly feel they belong.

Were looking for Support Workers who bring compassion, reliability, and a genuine passion for making a difference. If youre ready to build meaningful relationships and have a lasting impact on young lives, wed love to hear from you.

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. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.What Youll Receive:

• From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shift
• £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
• Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Full-time, part time and bank contracts available
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Discount package
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to children with learning disabilitieshelping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will:

• Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people
• Support daily routines from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime
• Help children learn life skills and build their independence
• Work as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared for
• Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training)
• Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approach
• Take 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)

Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience well provide full training and support. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities
• Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Be physically and mentally fit for the role
• Have a positive attitude and a team-player mindset
• Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
• Hold a driving licence (desirable but not essential)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Available from the end of July 2026

Were a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 care locations across England, were one of the UKs largest and most trusted care providers. Our services include childrens homes, adult care & nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support.We are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and actively support care leavers to live independently. Care leavers are encouraged to apply and will be offered a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about opportunities at Agincare.All of our adult services are regulated by our childrens homes by Ofsted.

Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.