Children’s Residential Support Worker

Airmid Staffing Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible shifts to suit you

Regular and ad-hoc work available

Day, evening, weekend and night shifts

Immediate opportunities

Dedicated recruitment support

24/7 support

Opportunities to develop your ervaring

Work with established healthcare and/0

Job summary

Airmid Healthcare Staffing is seeking passionate, reliable Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our Swansea team in a flexible, agency capacity.

You will provide day-to-day care and support to children in residential settings, helping them build confidence, independence and life skills in a safe, supportive environment. Opportunities include day, evening, weekend and night shifts with dedicated recruitment support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within residential care, supported accommodation, education, SEN or social care.
• Caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviours.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work different shifts.
• Genuine passion for helping children and young people.
• Desirable qualifications in Children’s Residential Care, Health & Social Care, Autism, SEN, trauma-informed or behavioural support.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care, support and encouragement to children and young people living in residential settings.
• Help create a safe, stable and supportive environment.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Support daily routines and activities.
• Maintain accurate records and care documentation.
• Work alongside colleagues, families and other professionals.

Skills

Children/Young People experience

Residential care

Communication skills

Reliability & work ethic

Calm under pressure

Shift flexibility

Empathy & patience

Team collaboration

Genuine caring attitude

Education

Qualifications in Children’s Residential Care / Health & Social Care

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Swansea, Wales

Location: Swansea, South Wales
Job Type: Agency / Temporary / Flexible
Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends & nights available
Pay: Competitive rates
Start Date: Immediate opportunities available

Make a real difference in a young person’s life.

Airmid Healthcare is looking forpassionate, reliable and experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our growing team in Swansea, Wales.

We have opportunities for experienced Support Workers who want flexible work, regular shifts and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people.

The Role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care, support and encouragement to children and young people living within residential settings.

You will help create a safe, stable and supportive environment, while encouraging young people to develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

Your duties may include:

• Providing high-quality emotional and practical support.
• Supporting children and young people with daily routines.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Supporting activities, education and recreational opportunities.
• Encouraging independence and personal development.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour.
• Maintaining accurate daily records and care documentation.
• Working alongside colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promoting the welfare, dignity and safety of every young person.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within residential care, supported accommodation, education, SEN or social care.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviours.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work different shifts.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people.

Relevant qualifications in Children’s Residential Care, Health & Social Care, Autism, SEN, trauma-informed care or behavioural support are desirable.

Why Work With Airmid?

At Airmid Healthcare Staffing, we understand that flexibility matters.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible shifts to suit you
• Regular and ad-hoc work available
• Day, evening, weekend and night shifts
• Immediate opportunities
• Dedicated recruitment support
• 24/7 support
• Opportunities to develop your experience
• Work with established healthcare and care providers

Whether you're looking for additional hours alongside your current role or want to build a career within children's residential care, we have opportunities available.