Residential Child Care Practitioner

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner for our residential children's service. You will contribute to a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive.

The role offers training, professional development, and career progression within Children’s Services. Welsh language ability is desirable. 35 hours per week with salary bands of £30,815–£32,927 per annum or £32,578–£34,811 depending on grade and experience.

Qualifications

• Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.
• Contribute to high-quality care within the residential services and support career progression.

Job description

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

Grade 5 - SCP 18-22 = £32,578 - £34,811 per annum pro rata

35 Hours = 94.59%

£30,815 - £32,927 per annum

At our residential children's service, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes, build independence, and reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive team culture built on collaboration, professionalism, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality care. The role offers excellent opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression within Children's Services. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.