Residential Children's Support Worker - Therapeutic Care

Keys; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Real Living Wage as a minimum

Full induction and introductory progrm

Fully funded training and qualifc.

Enhanced pay scales that recognise...

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

A great employee Benefits programme

Life assurance

Enhanced DBS check paid for by us

28 days annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Keys is seeking a Residential Support Worker for our Children's Homes in the St-Georges-Super-Ely area. This role focuses on therapeutic care and creating a safe, loving home environment for young people, with shift work including sleep-ins.

You will be part of a family-style team led by a registered manager, providing emotional and practical support, coaching daily living skills, and encouraging hobbies and interests. Prior care experience and a driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• You must be eligible for registration with Social Care Wales.
• Previous experience of working with young people and children.
• We want people who are naturally caring, energetic and enjoy the outdoors.
• Great communication skills, positive and fun.
• Full UK Driving licence is required
• Ability to remain calm and to show resilience
• Ability to relate to our young people and share interests and encourage hobbies.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a family team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager.
• Provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
• Act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs.
• Enjoy the outdoors and having shared interests such as fashion and art.
• Carry out household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.
• Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks.
• Empower them to make decisions about themselves.

Skills

Communication skills

Energetic

Outdoor activities

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Keys is seeking a Residential Support Worker for our Children's Homes in the St-Georges-Super-Ely area. This role focuses on therapeutic care and creating a safe, loving home environment for young people, with shift work including sleep-ins.

You will be part of a family-style team led by a registered manager, providing emotional and practical support, coaching daily living skills, and encouraging hobbies and interests. Prior care experience and a driving licence are essential.