Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes
Location: We are recruiting across Swindon (Wiltshire) and our Somerset children’s home locations
Salary: £13.50 per hour + sleep‑in payment
Hours: 37.5 per week, worked across 24/48‑hour shifts (including sleep‑ins, weekends & bank holidays)
Contract: Permanent | Full‑time
Start date: ASAP
We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our Ofsted‑rated ‘Good’ Children’s Homes. Each role will have a primary base at either our Swindon, Bridgwater, or Wellington home, with occasional cross‑home support depending on service needs.
⭐ Our Values
We are a values‑driven organisation built on trust, transparency, integrity and respect.
We do what’s right, work in partnership, strive for excellence, and empower young people with compassion and emotional warmth.
⭐ About the Role
You will provide consistent, nurturing and trauma‑informed care to young people who have experienced significant trauma, instability and disruption. Our young people are full of potential — but they need adults who remain calm, consistent and compassionate during moments of crisis.
Current presenting needs include:
- Missing episodes
- Aggressive or verbally aggressive behaviour
- Emotional dysregulation
- CSE‑related risks
We are honest about the challenges because the right people won’t be put off by them.
⭐ Key Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing, trauma‑informed care
- Build positive, professional relationships
- Support routines, education, activities & independence
- Promote safeguarding and emotional regulation
- Respond to challenging behaviour using de‑escalation
- Complete logs, reports and handovers to a high standard
- Work collaboratively with social workers, schools & health professionals
- Work 24–48 hour shifts including sleep‑ins
⭐ What We’re Looking ForEssential
- Experience supporting children or young people
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Calm, resilient and confident with challenging behaviour
- Strong boundaries and communication skills
- Ability to work 24–48 hour shifts including sleep‑ins
- Commitment to safeguarding and child‑centred practice
Desirable
- Level 3 Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
- Understanding of trauma, attachment & EBD
- Experience with restorative practice
- Multi‑agency working experience
⭐ What We Offer
- £13.50 per hour + sleep‑in payments
- Full induction, mandatory training & ongoing CPD
- Funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification after probation
- Supportive, values‑driven team
- Clear progression opportunities
- Staff wellbeing support
⭐ Safer Recruitment
We follow safer recruitment practices. This includes identity checks, reference checks, enhanced DBS, full employment history, and social media checks as part of our pre‑employment process.
⭐ Apply Now
If you are resilient, compassionate and motivated by purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a team that values consistency, connection and genuine care.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work 24–48 hour shifts, including sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays?
- Do you have experience supporting children or young people (paid or voluntary)?
- Are you confident managing challenging behaviour and remaining calm under pressure?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
