Care and Support Worker Level 2 (Relief) – Children’s Safe Accommodation Team

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Generous pension contribution

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council in Ceredigion seeks relief Level 2 – Care and Support for the Children’s Safe Accommodation provision. You will work on a rota, covering day and night shifts, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to meet children's needs in a safe residential setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, a child-centred approach, and DBS clearance. Welsh language support is offered with funded lessons for non-Welsh speakers.

Qualifications

• Solid career history in children’s residential care or a comparable care and support provision.
• Passion for promoting a child-centred approach to practice.
• Welsh language fluency preferred; non-Welsh speakers are welcome with funded lessons.
• Enhanced DBS check required – previous convictions not automatically disqualifying.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to children in a safe residential setting.
• Work rotating shifts, including day and night coverage.
• Collaborate with the Registered Manager, Assistant Manager and Level 3 staff to meet children's needs.
• Promote a child-centred approach to practice.

Skills

Residential care experience

Child-centered practice

Welsh language support

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a relief Level 2 – Care and Support within our Children’s Safe Accommodation provision in Ceredigion. These roles will work on a rota, covering day and night shifts and support the needs of the service. They will work as part of a wider team including a Registered Manager, Assistant Manager and Level 3 – Care and Support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to children in a safe residential setting.
• Work rotating shifts, including day and night coverage.
• Collaborate with the Registered Manager, Assistant Manager and Level 3 staff to meet children's needs.
• Promote a child-centred approach to practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid career history in children’s residential care or a comparable care and support provision.
• Passion for promoting a child-centred approach to practice.
• Suitable level of Welsh language fluency is preferred; non-Welsh speakers are also welcome and supported with funded lessons.
• Enhanced DBS check required – previous convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Generous pension contribution scheme.
• Other employee benefits available – see our benefits page for details.

Welsh Language Support

Successive employees who need support to improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons during working hours to reach the desired standard after appointment.

EEO & Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. All candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check. We assess applicants on a case‑by‑case basis and consider the relevance of any convictions to the role. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect.

Contact

For further information please contact Susan Davies at [e-mail].