Residential Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,976 to £28,600 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £13.45 - £13.75 per hour + £60 per sleep |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire. SN25 3DF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7518 |
Summary
Work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care.
We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child’s life, and this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone who:
Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others.
Has a valid manual driving licence.
Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child’s life, and this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone who:
Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others.
Has a valid manual driving licence.
Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
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