Residential Support Worker

Action for Children; Mold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading children's charity as a Residential Support Worker in Mold. This entry-level position offers a supportive community environment where you can help young people thrive. No prior experience necessary; we value your commitment to making a difference and provide training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Leave

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution

Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility

Real Living Wage accredited employer

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications required.
• Positive attitude and desire to provide care valued.
• Willingness to engage and help young people.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, supportive environment for young people.
• Deliver personalised care and guidance.
• Engage in daily routines and activities.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Location: Mold, Flintshire

Contract: Casual

Benefits:

• Paid Leave
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution, including life assurance cover
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK, making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube to get to know us better.

About the Service

Arosfa Disability Service provides short breaks and long-term residential support to children and young people with disabilities or additional needs. We pride ourselves on providing a home-from-home experience, ensuring peace of mind for parents while their children enjoy a sleepover, and that our staff have fun too!

If you enjoy engaging with young people and helping them reach their full potential, join our team.

About the role

This entry-level role requires no prior experience or qualifications. We seek a positive attitude and a desire to provide the best care. It’s a great opportunity to explore social care, gain practical experience, and decide if it’s right for you.

You will create a safe, supportive environment, prioritise wellbeing, deliver personalised care, guidance, and advocacy, and ensure safety and health to help young people reach their full potential.

In return, we offer opportunities for progression, a comprehensive induction, training, and support to obtain industry qualifications. Regular supervision and team meetings will help you feel part of our team.

With experience and qualifications, you can progress further in your career with us.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

You will engage in activities within the project and community, support personal care, daily routines, communication, medication administration, and safeguarding through accurate recording and reporting.

Let's talk about you

Personality and values matter more than experience. If you're passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you.

Ideally, you will:

• Understand how to engage with young people
• Have a positive, can-do attitude
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team

Good to know

We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

For more details, review the full job description here. If you need support with your application, contact Scott Jones at [e-mail], quoting reference 11379.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic, and disabled candidates. We also seek more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Useful Documents:

• Action for Children employee benefits
• AfC Commitment Statement
• Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services