Residential support worker
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 to £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | NP7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ressiabergav-8985 |
Summary
TeacherActive is working in partnership with residential care homes and specialist SEND / ALN provisions in Abergavenny and the surrounding areas, recruiting skilled, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to support individuals with additional learning needs, epilepsy, and complex behavioural needs.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in residential care, children’s homes, specialist SEN services, or supported living, who are confident managing seizure care, maintaining safety overnight, and providing consistent, person-centred support.
About the Role – Residential Support Worker (Abergavenny)
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support residents with:
• Epilepsy (including seizure monitoring and emergency protocols)
• SEND / ALN (Additional Learning Needs)
• SEMH and complex emotional needs
• Challenging behaviour and emotional regulation needs
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing waking-night support
• Monitoring and responding to seizure activity, following care and medication plans
• Supporting personal care, routines, and emotional wellbeing
• Maintaining a safe, calm, and structured residential environment
• Accurate record-keeping and handovers, particularly following night shifts
• Working collaboratively with senior staff, healthcare professionals, and families
Essential Requirements
To apply for this Residential Support Worker job in Abergavenny, you must have:
• Previous experience working as a Residential Support Worker or in a similar care role
• Epilepsy training (or strong experience supporting individuals with epilepsy)
• Willingness to work night shifts, including waking nights
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or challenging behaviour
• Strong spoken and written English
• Right to work in the UK
• A 5-year employment history, with all gaps explained
• Two years of references, including at least one from a care or education setting
• An Enhanced DBS (and overseas police checks if applicable)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to care
Why Work With TeacherActive?
We offer some of the best benefits for Residential Support Workers in South Wales:
• Market-leading pay rates (dependent on experience and night shifts)
• PAYE payroll – no umbrella companies or hidden admin fees
• A dedicated consultant team available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Access to CPD and specialist training, including epilepsy refreshers
• £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend (T&Cs apply)
Apply Now – Residential Support Worker Jobs in Abergavenny
If you are an epilepsy-trained Residential Support Worker in Abergavenny and are happy to work night shifts, click APPLY NOW. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss current and upcoming residential care vacancies in your area.
Phone: 02920099995
Email: Archie.Bird@teacheractive.com
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.