Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Swindon
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are currently recruiting for dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join a 4 bed therapeutic children's home in Swindon.

This home supports children aged 8-16 who have experienced childhood trauma, providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where they can begin to heal, grow, and thrive.

About the Role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people with their day to day lives, helping them build positive relationships, develop life skills, and achieve emotional stability.

You will be part of a supportive team delivering trauma-informed care tailored to each child's needs.

Shift Pattern:

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  2 long day shifts and 1 short shift per week

  
  


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  1-2 sleep-in shifts per week (required)

  
  

Key Responsibilities as a Support Worker:

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  Provide consistent, high-quality care and emotional support

  
  


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  Build trusting relationships with children and young people

  
  


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  Support daily routines, including education, activities, and appointments

  
  


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  Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

  
  


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  Maintain accurate records and reports

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

  
  

What We're Looking For:

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  Individuals with a caring, resilient, and patient nature

  
  


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  Experience working with children or young people

  
  


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  Understanding of trauma-informed care (or willingness to learn)

  
  


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  Flexibility to work long days and sleep-in shifts

  
  


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  Strong communication and teamwork skills

  
  

What's on Offer:

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  Competitive pay of £13.00 per hour PLUS Sleep in's

  
  


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  Temporary to permanent opportunity with long term career prospects

  
  


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  Ongoing training and development

  
  


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  Supportive and inclusive team environment

  
  


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  Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

  
  

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can truly change lives, we'd love to hear from you.