Residential Support Worker - Shape Brighter Futures

Action-For-Children; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Training opportunities

Flexible leave options

Employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

7 weeks paid leave

Job summary

Action for Children in Newport is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, supportive home for up to four young people aged 4–18 at Ty Ash. You will build meaningful relationships, support with daily routines, and contribute your strengths to a warm, child‑centred team.

The role offers 37 hours weekly permanent employment, with salary £27,000 per year plus up to £2,400 additional earnings from sleep-ins, and a range of staff benefits including wellbeing days, training,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a supportive or care‑based setting.
• Ability to stay calm and consistent when situations become unpredictable or emotionally heightened.
• Willingness to work as part of a team, take guidance, and follow established care plans.
• Strong safeguarding awareness, with the confidence to raise concerns appropriately.
• Commitment to learning and development, including working towards required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Supporting with taking part in fun activities, learn new skills and work towards independence
• Supporting with personal care, administration of medication and clinical procedures

Skills

Experience with children

Calm under pressure

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Commitment to learning

Job description

Action for Children in Newport is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, supportive home for up to four young people aged 4–18 at Ty Ash. You will build meaningful relationships, support with daily routines, and contribute your strengths to a warm, child‑centred team.

The role offers 37 hours weekly permanent employment, with salary £27,000 per year plus up to £2,400 additional earnings from sleep-ins, and a range of staff benefits including wellbeing days, training,