Residential Support Worker
Salary: £25,949 per annum (£19, 637 pro-rata) plus £50 per sleep in
Location: Mumbles, Swansea
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time – 28 hours per week
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts
- We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer
We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.
Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
About the Service
Ty Laura is a vibrant, nurturing respite service supporting children and young people with additional learning and health needs.
We provide overnight stays for up to four young people, offering families meaningful respite while creating positive experiences that benefit the whole community.
Ty Laura is a “bustling hive of activity” where every day is different and every achievement matters, from shared celebrations to milestones like a young person proudly tying their shoelaces for the first time.
With five uniquely designed bedrooms and a warm, home‑from‑home environment, Ty Laura helps young people feel safe, settled, and supported to grow in confidence.
About the role
This Residential Support Worker role is the perfect entry point into Social Care, requiring no previous experience just a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support children and young people.
You’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment where wellbeing, growth and independence are prioritised, offering personalised care, guidance and advocacy.
Every shift brings opportunities to learn, reflect and develop, supported by a strong team, with regular supervision and a thorough induction.
Staff are encouraged to bring their own interests and talents into the home, enriching the experiences we offer young people.
Team members with creative flair often lead monthly themed arts and crafts sessions, while those with musical skills support young people to explore instruments like the keyboard.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
You’ll be engaging in enjoyable activities both within the project and within the community. You’ll be assuming responsibility for the personal care and daily routines of the young individuals, providing support with personal hygiene, communication, administering of medication and ensuring the safeguarding of our young people by accurate recording and reporting.
Let's talk about you
People who enjoy a lively, hands‑on role filled with activities, community involvement and meaningful support will thrive at Ty Laura. If you’re passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ideally you’ll:
- Understand how to engage with young people.
- Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
- Be ready to complete a level 3 in Health and Social Care within 2 years of commencing employment with us, fully funded by us.
Good to know
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
For more information about the role, please review our full job description by visiting our careers page.
If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Scott Jones at [email protected] quoting reference 13576 and we'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Pay: £25,949.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
