Hourly Rate: £12.80 - £13.48 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) + sleep ins
Shifts: 3pm – 11pm, 10am – 11pm, sleep ins. 6 week rolling rota for stability
Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact, take on meaningful challenges and build long-term professional skills? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whist we support you to achieve yours!
Looking for a rewarding career change or already have experience in residential childcare, we want to hear from you! We provide full training, supervision and professional qualifications to support you succeed. What matters most is empathy, resilience and the motivation to help young people succeed.
What you’ll do as a Residential Support Worker:
Provide stability and act as a positive role model for young people
Maintain clear and consistent boundaries so young people feel safe and secure
Teach practical life skills: cooking, budgeting, preparing for independence
Encourage hobbies, positive routines and healthy lifestyles
Support emotional and behavioural development through trauma-informed approaches
Celebrate achievements and personal milestones
Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
No two days are the same, some are incredibly rewarding, some are challenging – but you are not expected to manage alone. You will work within a team and receive regular training, guidance and supervision.
An NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and support you to achieve it
You’ll make a great Residential Support Worker if you:
Are able to communicate clearly and respectfully
Respond with patience
Are resilient and reflective
Are reliable – the young people you support are relying on you for consistency
Have flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Want a career with purpose and impact
Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.
At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.
Why work with us?
Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Private Healthcare
Health Cash Scheme
Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
Cycle to Work Scheme
Death in Service benefit
Access to Blue Light Discount
Length of Service Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Meals provided whilst on shift
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.
SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.
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Salary description
£12.80 - £12.80 per hour