About the Role
MD2 RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Children's Residential Support Worker in Swindon, Wiltshire. You will help create a safe, nurturing home for children and young people, supporting their daily needs, development and individual care plans. The role involves 37.5 hours per week on a rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties. The vacancy details describe a permanent, full-time position, although the listing is categorised as contract; please confirm the employment terms when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in a residential setting.
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing home environment.
- Support individual care plans, responding to each young person's needs.
- Encourage personal development, independence and positive daily routines.
- Build supportive relationships with children and young people and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Contribute to consistent care across the rota, including sleep-in duties.
What You'll Need
- A caring, patient approach and a commitment to children's wellbeing.
- The ability to build trust while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and following care procedures.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.
What's on Offer
- Pay of £13.50 per hour, plus £50 per sleep-in.
- A listed annual salary of £31,525; confirm how this relates to the hourly rate and sleep-in payments when applying.
- Full-time hours of 37.5 per week on a rota.
- Meaningful work supporting the daily lives and development of children and young people.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing to express your interest in the Swindon role with MD2 RECRUITMENT LTD. Include your CV and highlight the skills and experience you would bring to supporting children and young people.