Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker – Fishguard

Location: Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

Salary: £33,000 per year (full-time, permanent)

Hours: 2 days on / 4 days off (long day + sleep, long day + sleep, 4 days off)

Start Date: March 2026

Make a Difference Every Day

Alchemy is opening a brand-new children's residential home in Fishguard, and we're looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our team.

Our mission is to provide a nurturing, stable home for young people who require high levels of support due to complex needs, often rooted in early trauma. We're dedicated to working with some of the most vulnerable young people — those who may present with behaviours that challenge — helping them feel safe, build resilience, and move forward positively with their lives.

What You'll Do

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Build trusting, positive relationships with young people
• Support daily routines, education, and personal development
• Encourage independence and emotional growth
• Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
• Work closely with our in-house Behaviour Analyst, Psychology, and Therapy team to ensure consistent, trauma-informed support

What We Offer

At Alchemy, we know that great care starts with great people — and we invest in you from day one.

Benefits include:

£33,000 annual salary

2 days on / 4 days off shift pattern for excellent work-life balance

Comprehensive induction and continuous professional development

Core training: Positive Behaviour Support, Restrictive Practice, Safeguarding

Specialist training: Self-harm & Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, De-escalation, and Trauma-Informed Practice

Regular supervision and wellbeing support from experienced managers and clinicians

Genuine opportunities for progression — we promote from within wherever possible

About You

Previous experience in children's residential care is desirable but not essential — we will provide full, high-quality training.

We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential
• Able to stay calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a supportive team
• Able to work a rolling rota of 2 days on / 4 days off (full day + sleep-in, full day + sleep-in, then four days off)

Essential Criteria

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
• Emotionally resilient and adaptable

Desirable Criteria

• Full UK driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or working towards)
• Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour

Why Join Alchemy?

You'll join a dedicated, trauma-informed team that's passionate about changing lives for the better. We believe in creating a positive, supportive working environment where staff wellbeing and personal growth are genuinely valued.

About Alchemy

At Alchemy, we provide high-quality, child-centred residential care for young people with complex needs. Our homes are designed to offer safety, stability, and belonging — empowering young people to heal, grow, and thrive.

We take pride in our trauma-informed approach, our investment in staff development, and our unwavering commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of something meaningful as we open our new home in Fishguard, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Alchemy team and start your journey with us in the New Year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person