Respite Support Worker

Children’s Respite Support Worker

Pembrokeshire

£14.41 per hour (+ Sleepover rate)

Shift Pattern: 2 days on/4 days off

Alchemy Community Care is an organisation providing high-nurture, trauma-informed support to young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs within a respite setting. Within our service we offer safety, stability, and a therapeutic environment where young people can thrive, and live full lives reaching their desired goals.

Are you a compassionate, resilient and reliable Support Worker looking for a rewarding long-term role where you can make a real difference?

We are now recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team to work with a young people in a respite setting in Pembrokeshire.

Overview:

Title: Respite Support Worker

Salary: £14.41 per hour (+ sleepover rate)

Location: Pembrokeshire

Shifts: 2 long days + 2 sleep-ins → 4 days off.

Start Date: Aug/Sept 2026

Employment Type: Full and Part time, permanent

Service: Respite (complex needs, trauma-informed)

Why Work With Us?

You’ll benefit from:

• A pioneering new service (Alchemy Care) designed around trauma-informed care
• A rota that respects your life — 2 days on, 4 days off, as well as domiciliary rota
• A clinical support system including PBS Practitioners, Therapists & Behaviour Analysts
• Training that actually develops you, not just ticks boxes
• A stable, supportive management team who listen and invest in your wellbeing
• Fast internal progression with clear routes into Senior, Team Leader & Deputy roles
• A home where you are valued, not replaceable — your voice matters
• A positive, caring workplace culture built around kindness, resilience and teamwork

This is a place where staff feel proud to work — and young people feel safe to grow.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with young people
• Support daily routines, education, life skills and activities
• Promote independence, resilience and emotional development
• Use trauma-informed and PBS approaches
• Manage challenging behaviours professionally
• Maintain safeguarding and regulatory standards
• Complete accurate daily records and reports
• Work collaboratively with the wider care and clinical team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Caring, patient and emotionally resilient
• Reliable, honest and professional
• Able to stay calm during challenging situations
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience in children’s residential care, youth work or SEN
• Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs

Apply today and become part of a team that puts people first. Help create safe, supportive environments where children can live with dignity, choice, and purpose.

Alchemy Care is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in our workforce.

Pay: From £14.41 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 37.0 per week

Work Location: In person