Residential Support Worker
TeacherActive Ltd
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Job summary
Residential Support Worker role with TeacherActive Ltd in Neath is a part-time, on-site temporary position. Pay ranges from £14.25 to £16.56 per hour (PAYE) with immediate start and day/night shifts in Neath Port Talbot.
The agency supports diverse placements across schools and residential settings, offering ongoing training and a dedicated consultant. This role provides flexible hours, competitive pay, and a pathway to professional development through CPD and My-Progression.
Qualifications
- DBS clearance for child and adult roles or willingness to apply.
- Experience as a support worker or transferable care background.
- Strong behaviour management abilities in challenging environments.
- Proactive and adaptable approach to changing shifts and needs.
- SCW registered or willingness to apply for registration.
- Highly desirable: a valid driving licence.
Skills
Job description
Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £16.56 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: SA10 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 21 Nov 2026
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Neath
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: From £14.25/hr (PAYE)
Step into a rewarding Support Worker role in Neath Port Talbot.
TeacherActive work with residential homes across Neath and we are looking for support workers with immediate placements available. Demand is high, making now the ideal time to register.
What we offer:
Day and night shifts
High-demand placements available now
Supportive and welcoming environments
Ongoing training and professional development
What we’re looking for:
- Child & Adult DBS or willingness to apply
- Experience as a support worker or transferable skills e.g care background
- Strong behaviour management
- A proactive and adaptable approach
- SCW registered or willingness to apply
- Highly desirable – driving licence
Why you’ll love the role:
Make a real impact at a key point in the school year
Varied, rewarding teaching opportunities
Competitive pay with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
In return, you’ll receive:
A dedicated consultant available
Flexible working to fit around you
CPD courses and certificates via our
My-Progression platform
Market-leading rates of pay
Referral bonus of up to £100 (T&Cs apply)
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of Tax and National Insurance with no hidden fees.
alex.john@teacheractive.com
01792 797477
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
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
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
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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