Residential Children's Support Worker

Job description

Residential Children's Support Worker - Swansea
Salary: £30,000-£38,000 including sleep-ins and on-call payments
Are you working in care or education and looking for a rewarding new challenge?
We're recruiting Residential Children's Support Workers in Swansea to support children and young people in a safe, caring and supportive environment.
Whether you're an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN Support Worker , this could be a great opportunity to use your skills in a different setting.
The Role
Provide practical and emotional support to children and young people.
Build positive relationships and encourage independence.
Support education, activities and daily routines.
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
Work closely with colleagues and other professionals.
What We're Looking For
Experience in care, education or supporting vulnerable people.
A caring, patient and resilient approach.
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
A full UK manual driving licence.
Aged 21 or over.
Flexibility to work shifts, sleep-ins, nights and weekends.
Previous residential childcare experience is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer?
Potential earnings of £30,000-£38,000 including sleep-ins and on-call payments.
£55 per sleep-in.
Funded QCF Level 3 qualification.
Comprehensive training and career progression.
Planned rotas and supportive management.
Company pension and wellbeing benefits.
Double pay on Christmas Day.
Apply Today
If you're looking to move from education into care , develop your existing support work experience or build a career in children's residential care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your career.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship and relocation packages are not available.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swansea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English