Senior Residential Support Worker
Posted 6 days 17 hours ago by Vetro Recruitment
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales / South Wales / CF39 Postcode Area
Salary: £27,804.60 - £38,082.60 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children's home in Tonyrefail, supporting up to 4 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role offers the opportunity to work within a safe, semi rural environment where young people feel supported, nurtured, and valued. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through therapeutic care, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Acting as a positive role model and leader within the team, including shift leading responsibilities.
- Ensuring the safety and well being of young people by adhering to statutory requirements, health & safety policies, and risk assessments.
- Supporting young people's development through personalised care plans and therapeutic activities.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to team meetings and reviews.
- Essential QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Minimum of 1 year's experience working in care, preferably with children or young people.
- A full UK manual driving licence.
- Minimum age of 22.
- Passion for making a difference and strong communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure.
- Flexibility for shift work, including weekends and sleep in shifts.
- Basic IT skills and the ability to act as a positive role model.
- Knowledge of statutory care regulations and health & safety procedures.
- Desirable: Level 3 qualification specific to children and young people, experience in residential childcare, Welsh speaker, or registration with Social Care Wales.
- Competitive salary with structured progression.
- 28 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days.
- Birthday day off.
- Fully supported induction and ongoing CPD training.
- Fully funded health and social care qualifications (Level 4 5).
- Incentive bonus vouchers and double pay for sleep ins on bank holidays.
- Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home.
- Company pension scheme.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and all decisions are made on merit.