Overview
Earn £27,600 – £29,000 including sleep ins | Full Training Provided | Career Changers Welcome | Full Time & Part Time Available | 6 Week Rolling Rota
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
Role purpose: Work as a Residential Support Worker providing stability, mentorship and practical support to traumatised young people, helping them achieve aspirations while you develop professional skills.
Responsibilities
- 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. You will work within a team and receive regular training, guidance and supervision.
Qualifications
- 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 be 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.
About 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.
How to apply / Next steps: Interested in a career change that matters? For more information or an informal conversation, contact Amy George at AGeorge@swaay.co.uk
Benefits
- 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
- Health Cash Scheme
- Confidential Employee Advice Programme – wellbeing, financial and legal support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Blue Light Discount
- Length of Service Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Meals provided whilst on shift
We are 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 an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual’s uniqueness.
We have a zero tolerance policy toward discrimination and harassment.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
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