Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker in Cardiff. This full-time role involves supporting children with emotional and complex needs, ensuring their welfare, and promoting an inclusive environment. You'll engage with young people aged 6 to 18, addressing their unique challenges while adhering to health and safety practices. The organization values a child-centred approach and offers career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Expert recruiting consultant

37 hours per week

30% enhancement after 8pm

50% enhancement on weekends

Sleep in Allowance

Career progression opportunities

Free enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in children's social care or transferable skills is desirable.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 6-18 with emotional behaviour disorders.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Build rapport and empower children to reach their potential.

Skills

Child-centred approach to care

Positive attitude to care

Experience in children's social care

Full UK driving licence

Understanding of children’s human rights

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker, Cardiff

Client:

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

aecf9fd0362c

Job Views:

23

Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

Your New Company: You will be working within the Cardiff region in one of their children's and young people's residential settings. They have a firm belief that every child and young person, no matter their ability or situation, deserves to enjoy engaging in activities with other young people while receiving expert care and attention. You will be working for an authority which is open and honest about the difficulties people face, allowing those to have their say about what is important to them fairly. Together, they will work with communities to offer the best service they can to those who really need it. If you hold the same visions of care and passion for those more vulnerable than us – this is the post for you.

Your New Role

1. Supporting children aged 6 – 18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs in one of 7 active services in Cardiff.
2. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
3. Ensuring an inclusive and fair environment for a diversity of backgrounds/situations/abilities.
4. Dealing with challenging behaviour from young people which could be both verbal and physical.
5. Adhering to personal care plans which have been drawn up after assessing the needs and goals of the placement.
6. Adhering to strict health and safety practices to ensure the wellbeing of children and young people.
7. Building rapport and empowering children and young people to reach their potential.
8. Building rapport and good relationships with families.
9. Produce and maintain accurate record keeping in accordance with GDPR.
10. Adopting a child-centred approach to providing the best care for children and young people with complex health/emotional needs.
11. Carry out elements of personal care if required.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

1. Child-centred approach to care.
2. Positive attitude to care.
3. Previous experience within children’s social care or transferable skill role is desirable.
4. Full UK driving licence.
5. NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care is desirable, but you do have the option to work towards it.
6. Basic understanding of children’s human rights and safeguarding is essential.
7. Experience working within a multi-agency environment is desirable.
8. Self-motivation and determination to grow and succeed together.
9. Enhanced DBS check (Update Service DBS’ desirable for swifter onboarding).

What You’ll Get in Return

1. Expert recruiting consultant to guide you through and beyond the process.
2. 37 hours per week full-time role.
3. 30% enhancement in hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays.
4. 50% enhancement to hourly rates on weekends.
5. Sleep in Allowance.
6. Career progression via qualifications and promotion.
7. Free enhanced DBS check.

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Created on 22/03/2025 by TN United Kingdom