Residential Children Support Worker

Company: Blue Heart Residential
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Location: Swansea
Job Description:

Residential Children Support Worker


This role does not offer sponsorship.


Swansea


£29,000 per year


2 Days On / 4 Days Off Rota


Blue Heart Residential is a children’s residential care organisation providing high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Our homes offer safety, stability, and a therapeutic environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive.


Are you a compassionate, resilient and reliable Support Worker looking for a rewarding long-term role where you can make a real difference? We are now recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team in our brand-new children’s home in Swansea.


Overview:



  • Title: Residential Support Worker

  • Salary:£29,000 per year

  • Location:Cheltenham

  • Shifts:2 long days + 2 sleep-ins → 4 days off

  • Start DateJuly 2026 Employment

  • TypeFull-time, permanent

  • ServiceChildren’s Residential (complex needs, trauma-informed)


Why Work With Us?


You’ll benefit from:



  • A pioneering new home (Blue Heart Residential) designed around trauma-informed care

  • A rota that respects your life — 2 days on, 4 days off

  • A clinical support system including PBS Practitioners, Therapists & Behaviour Analysts

  • Training that actually develops you, not just ticks boxes

  • A stable, supportive management team who listen and invest in your wellbeing

  • Fast internal progression with clear routes into Senior, Team Leader & Deputy roles

  • A home where you are valued, not replaceable — your voice matters

  • A positive, caring workplace culture built around kindness, resilience and teamwork


This is a place where staff feel proud to work — and young people feel safe to grow.


Your Responsibilities:



  • Build trusting, supportive relationships with young people

  • Support daily routines, education, life skills and activities

  • Promote independence, resilience and emotional development

  • Use trauma-informed and PBS approaches

  • Manage challenging behaviours professionally

  • Maintain safeguarding and regulatory standards

  • Complete accurate daily records and reports

  • Work collaboratively with the wider care and clinical team


What We’re Looking For


Essential:



  • Caring, patient and emotionally resilient

  • Reliable, honest and professional

  • Able to stay calm during challenging situations

  • Willing to work a 2 on / 4 off rota

  • Right to work in the UK


Desirable:



  • Experience in children’s residential care, youth work or SEN

  • Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Experience supporting young people with complex needs


Blue Heart Residential is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in our workforce.

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Posted: July 26th, 2026