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Children's Support Worker
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Provides residential care and support to young people in a trauma-informed children's home, including managing daily routines, building positive relationships, and de-escalating challenging behaviour during 24–48 hour shifts.
About this role
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – CHILDREN’S HOMES
Location: Swindon
Salary: £13.50 per hour + sleep-in payments
Shift: 24–48 hour shifts, including sleep-ins
Sponsorship: No sponsorship available
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for caring and resilient Residential Support Workers to support young people in a nurturing, trauma-informed children’s home environment.
Tasks
- Build positive relationships and provide consistent support to young people
- Support daily routines, activities, education and independence
- Manage challenging behaviour using calm communication and de-escalation
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with children or young people
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to work 24–48 hour shifts including sleep-ins
- Level 3 Residential Childcare is desirable, or willingness to complete
RIGHT TO WORK & DBS
- No sponsorship available for this role
- Valid UK Right to Work required
- British passport holders can provide passport for verification
- Non-British passport holders must provide a
valid Share Code/Right to Work status
- Enhanced DBS check required
CLOSING DATE
Apply as soon as possible – applications will close once the position is filled.
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