Residential Support Lead for Children & Young People

Action for Children; Rhyl; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Wellbeing day

Training & development

Parental packages

Employer pension 5%

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children’s Tan Y Bryn Residential Service in Rhyl is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to lead shifts and provide a nurturing environment for children and young people aged 7-17.

You will support risk assessment, safeguarding, and personalised care plans while coordinating within the service and contributing to multi-agency reviews. The role offers extensive induction, career progression, and funded industry qualifications.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health and Social Care for Children & Young People (or working towards).
• Experience leading a team of support workers.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as agreed via rota.
• Experience and training in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts to provide high-quality care.
• Coordinate responsibilities within the service and with multi-agency partners; produce reports.
• Attend professional meetings including reviews and court work as required.
• Supervise and guide staff in line with AfC policies and procedures.

Skills

Shift leadership

Safeguarding

Team coordination

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care for Children & Young People

Job description

Action for Children’s Tan Y Bryn Residential Service in Rhyl is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to lead shifts and provide a nurturing environment for children and young people aged 7-17.

You will support risk assessment, safeguarding, and personalised care plans while coordinating within the service and contributing to multi-agency reviews. The role offers extensive induction, career progression, and funded industry qualifications.