Residential Support Worker

TeacherActive; Brecon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Flexible shifts

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive in Wales is seeking Residential Support Workers to assist young people with ALN and challenging behaviours in the Brecon area. Immediate start, night shifts, long days or short shifts available, all well paid.

Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate care and educational support in a supportive environment. You’ll work through a flexible, rewarding role with great pay, 24/7 consultant support, and a £100 referral bonus opportunity, contributing to positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Calm, patient approach suitable for supporting young people.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to challenging situations.
• Experience with ALN and challenging behaviour is a bonus.
• Team spirit, resilience and emotional intelligence are valued.

Skills

Calm, patient approach

Willingness to learn

Experience with ALN

Team spirit

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £15.69 - 16.00 per hour

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS WANTED – BRECON AREA

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: From £15.69 p/h

Shift Patterns: Night Shifts | Long Days | Short Days – all flexible and well paid!

Got a calm head and a big heart?

Ready to support amazing young people with ALN and behavioural needs?

Looking for work that’s flexible, fulfilling, and financially rewarding?

Then you might just be who we’re looking for!

At TeacherActive, we’re searching for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our team of residential support legends in the Powys area. You'll be helping young people with additional learning needs (ALN) and challenging behaviours feel safe, supported, and understood.

Whether you're after night shifts, long days, or short bursts of brilliance, we’ve got roles to fit your life – and they all come with great pay and genuine impact.

What You’ll Need:

• A calm, patient approach with a good sense of humour
• Willingness to learn and adapt to challenging situations
• Experience with ALN and challenging behaviour is a bonus – but not a deal-breaker! (Experience with children essential.)
• Team spirit, resilience, and emotional intelligence

What You’ll Get:

• 24/7 support from your own friendly consultant
• Flexibility to match your lifestyle
• Up to £100 referral bonus for every friend you send our way*

Sound like something you’d be proud to be part of?

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.