Residential Care Worker - Children's Services

Job summary

Package Description: Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to start your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens 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. Were now seeking Residential Care Workers who are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in childrens 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. 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

Main duties of the job

This role offers a rewarding chance to start a career in care by joining the founding team of a new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Home in Salisbury. The position involves supporting children with learning disabilities in a nurturing environment aimed at their growth and empowerment. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and ready to positively impact children's lives. Benefits include a starting pay of £14.50 per hour, with more for overnight shifts and higher rates for those holding a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification. Opportunities for fully funded qualifications, flexible contracts, and a range of perks including a company pension scheme and a refer-a-friend bonus are available. The role also offers a staff recognition program, career development pathways, and a supportive work culture. Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with children with learning disabilities, be flexible in working hours, emotionally intelligent, and able to handle challenging behavior calmly. A driving license is desirable, but not essential.

About us

Agincare is a family-run business established in 1986, dedicated to caring and supporting individuals. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care sites across England, the organization stands as one of the UK's largest and most trusted care providers. Their services extend to children's homes, adult care & nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support. Agincare emphasizes putting people first, both in its care services and among its staff. Signing the Care Leaver Covenant, they aim to actively support care leavers towards independent living, inviting them to apply for roles with a guaranteed interview offered. They adhere to equal opportunities principles, striving to build diverse teams that reflect the communities they serve. Their commitment to quality and supportive work culture is evident through the benefits, career pathways, and training opportunities they offer to their staff.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.50 to £15.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1525434684
• Job locations: Agincare Childrens' Services, Salisbury, SP2 7EN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to start your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens 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.

Were now seeking Residential Care Workers who are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in childrens 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. 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

Your Role as a Support Wo

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

Were a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 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.

If youre ready to help build something truly meaningful and lead with compassion, commitment, and care wed love to hear from you.Apply now and be part of something special.