Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Carmarthenshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: £14.25 - £16.56 per hour Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker with a passion for supporting…

Pay rate £14.25 – £16.56/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Carmarthenshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £16.56 per hour

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker with a passion for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience supporting children with communication difficulties, SEMH and challenging behaviour?

Are you resilient, patient and able to provide consistent support within a residential setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with children's residential homes in Carmarthenshire supporting children and young people with ALN, communication difficulties, SEMH and challenging behaviour. The settings are focused on providing a safe and supportive environment where the individual needs of each child are recognised and respected.

We are looking for a Children's Residential Support Worker for long-term and short-term roles, with both day and night shifts available. The successful Children's Residential Support Worker will support children with their day-to-day needs, promote positive behaviour and provide consistent care while helping to maintain a safe residential environment.

The successful Children's Residential Support Worker will have:

Social Care Wales registration or a willingness to apply
A Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service or a willingness to apply for one
Experience supporting children and young people with ALN, SEMH, communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
Experience working within a residential or care setting
A patient, resilient and person-centred approach
Flexibility to work day and/or night shifts
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 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.

If you are interested in this Children's Residential Support Worker position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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

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