Residential Support Worker

TeacherActive Ltd; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates as partof

My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Carmarthenshire is seeking a Childrens Support Worker to join a residential care setting supporting children with EBD/SEMH and trauma. Roles are part-time with day and night shifts, on-site in SA14, and the position is temporary.

Applicants should have experience in residential care, hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS, and be registered with Social Care Wales. Driving licence is desirable; shifts require flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in residential/care settings.
• Child & Adult DBS or willingness to apply.
• Registered with Social Care Wales or willingness to apply.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma.
• Desirable – driving licence.

Skills

Residential care experience

DBS check

Social Care Wales registration

Experience with trauma/ challengingbeh

Driving licence (desirable)

Job description

Are you dynamic and creative?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a children’s residential provider in the heart of Carmarthenshire to look for Childrens Support Worker. The houses care for children and young people who have been diagnosed with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health), or complex trauma needs.

We are looking for a Childrens Support Worker to work on a full and part time basis with varying day and night shifts available. Our residential provider adopts an ethos that is child focused, while understanding that children will thrive when they feel safe and secure. A focus on providing consistency and continuity, ensuring at all times that children’s wishes are heard and respected.

Job Details

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd
• Salary: £14.25 to £16.56 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: SA14
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience of working in residential/care settings
• Child & Adult DBS or willingness to apply
• Registered with Social Care Wales or willingness to apply
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma
• Desirable – driving licence
• Flexibility with shifts

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

About TeacherActive

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme