Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend scheme (£300)

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker for a specialist service in Bridgend. You will support children and young people with daily routines, follow care plans, and participate in a rolling rota including nights and weekends to ensure consistent, trauma-informed care.

The role offers a £28,195 salary per annum, 42-hour week, full-time contract, and access to structured induction, ongoing training, and clear progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a care/support setting for children
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk assessments
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain high standards of residential care

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines and activities
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Maintain accurate daily records and handovers, ensuring clear communication with the team
• Support family contact to promote stable relationships

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving licence (UK)

Experience in children's residential

Willingness to pursue QCF Level 3

Education

QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Bridgend, Bridgend County Borough

Salary: £28,195 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (42 hours per week)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a specialist children's residential service in Bridgend. This Children's Residential Support Worker position supports children and young people who may have complex needs, adverse childhood experiences, and behaviours that can be challenging. Working in Bridgend, you will help create a safe, consistent, trauma-informed home environment where safeguarding and positive outcomes are central. If you are passionate about making a genuine difference, this Children's Residential Support Worker role offers structured training and clear progression.

Key Responsibilities

As a Children's Residential Support Worker based in Bridgend, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting children and young people with daily routines, education attendance, community activities, and independent living skills, using a child-centred, trauma-informed approach
• Following care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures, and contributing to consistent, high-quality residential care practice
• Supporting day-to-day operations in your role as a Children's Residential Support Worker to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Completing accurate daily recordings, incident reports, and handovers, maintaining clear communication with the wider team
• Supporting family contact where appropriate, promoting stable relationships and positive outcomes

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will need:

• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent), with full support to achieve this
• Proven experience working as a Children's Residential Support Worker or in a similar care/support setting (children's residential experience is advantageous)
• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and safe working practices, with a commitment to positive behaviour support
• Enhanced DBS check and the ability to register with Social Care Wales within six months
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Flexibility to work a rolling rota, including waking nights, weekends, and bank holidays (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), as required in Bridgend

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary tailored to experienced Children's Residential Support Worker candidates
• Fully funded induction programme and ongoing training, including safeguarding, medication administration, health and safety, and physical intervention
• Career progression opportunities for a Children's Residential Support Worker looking to develop long-term
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend scheme (up to £300 per referral)
• Staff discounts via voluntary benefits (cinemas, restaurants, retail) and out-of-hours support

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone