Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

Location: Bridgend
Salary: £28,195 per annum
Hours: Full time (shift pattern available on request)
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting a Residential Support Worker to join a small, consistent and dedicated team supporting children and young people within a nurturing residential home. This role is ideal for someone calm, resilient and passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
You will play an active role in the day to day running of the home, supporting the young people through structured routines, consistent care, and a commitment to safeguarding.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will help create a safe, stable and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high?quality care in line with personal plans and the home's Statement of Purpose
• Supporting daily routines including meals, activities, household tasks and promoting independence
• Safeguarding and protecting each child/young person in accordance with legislation and internal policies
• Supporting young people to engage in education, training or employment and develop essential life skills
• Completing accurate records, contributing to personal plans, and raising concerns appropriately
• Encouraging positive relationships between staff, young people, families and professionals
• Participating in induction, supervision, training and continuous development
• Working collaboratively as part of a small team and maintaining a positive, professional environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a residential setting
• Full UK driving licence
• A calm, resilient and child?centred approach
• Strong communication, organisation and problem?solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow consistent routines
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately, sponsorships are not being considered for this role)

Desirable:

• QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or working towards it
• Knowledge of challenges faced by looked-after children

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a dedicated, child?focused team, we would love to hear from you.
Simply apply with your CV or call Kian on 02920 224 755 for an informal chat about the role.
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