Residential Support Worker

Caretech; Bala; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus

Sleep-ins included

3-month rota provided in advance

Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in RC

Paid induction and specialist training

Ongoing professional development (100+

Job summary

Branas Isaf, part of the CareTech Group, is recruiting a full-time Residential Support Worker in Bala, North Wales. You will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic setting, working flexible hours including sleep-ins, with comprehensive training and development.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide training, DBS checks, and progression opportunities within a leading UK care provider.

Qualifications

• Empathy, resilience and patience are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude.
• A genuine desire to support vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Work as part of a therapeutic care team, alongside education and clinical professionals.
• Support young people to build independence, confidence, and life skills.
• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.
• Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs
• Work as part of a therapeutic care team, alongside education and clinical professionals
• Support young people to build independence, confidence, and life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
• Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development
  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don't need previous experience in residential childcare, we value transferable skills from roles such as:
• Care or support work
• Education or teaching assistant roles
• Youth work
• Customer service or people-focused roles.

Key Qualities

• Empathy, resilience, and patience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive attitude
• A genuine desire to support vulnerable children

Essential Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, including sleep‑ins
• Commitment to full‑time employment.

Company Overview & Salary

• Branas Isaf is part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK's leading providers of specialist social care. With over 25 years' experience in therapeutic residential childcare, we support children with emotional and behavioural challenges to heal, grow, and reach their full potential., Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
  CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
  £35,204 to £36,640 per year (includes base salary + estimated sleep‑in allowances) Base Salary: £28,724.80 (Unqualified) to £30,160 (Qualified) (Hourly rate : £13.81 - 15.01) Plus £67.50 per sleep‑in. Based on an average of 8 sleep‑ins per month, you will top up your earnings by £6480 annually. Full‑Time permanent role. Consolidated shifts - great work/life balance | 3 month rota planned in advance | Sleep‑ins included ( 6-10 a month) £500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Extraordinary Days Every Day We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services. Are you looking for a full‑time residential support worker job in Bala that offers stability, structure, and a genuine work‑life balance? Join Branas Isaf Children's Services, part of the CareTech Group, and help create Extraordinary Days Every Day for children and young people who need it most. We are recruiting full‑time Residential Support Workers to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic residential setting. Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you share our values, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Benefits

• This is a full‑time role, with sleep‑ins included and a 3‑month rota issued in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside of work with confidence.
• Full‑time permanent position -Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
• Designed to support a healthy work‑life balance., 3‑month rota provided in advance
• Sleep‑ins included
• Rural location in Bala, North Wales
• Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training
• Ongoing professional development (100+ free online courses)
• Free meals during shifts
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Free on‑site parking
• Company vehicle available during shifts
• Pension scheme
• Annual employee awards and recognition events
• Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends
• Supportive, award‑winning UK care provider.