At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide nurturing care to young people, supporting their emotional and educational needs.
- Company: Values-driven organisation focused on trust, integrity, and empowering young people.
- Benefits: Full induction, ongoing training, and funded qualifications with clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with flexible shifts and a focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Calm, resilient individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Children's Residential Support Worker - Wiltshire & Somerset
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 Wellingtonhome, with occasional cross‑home support depending on service needs.
We are a values‑driven organisation built ontrust, 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.
- 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 For
- 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
- Level 3 Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
- Understanding of trauma, attachment & EBD
- Experience with restorative practice
- Multi‑agency working experience
What We Offer
- Full induction, mandatory training & ongoing CPD
- Funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification after probation
- Clear progression opportunities
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.
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.
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