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 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 For

Essential

• 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.