Senior Residential Support Worker

Completely Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a 2-bed Residential Children's Home in Cardiff. The role involves leading shifts, managing care plans, and providing support and advocacy for young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a compassionate attitude. The position offers a £30,000 salary plus benefits including 29 days leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional qualifications and training opportunities

Supportive supervision

Free parking

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution

Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent.
• Desirable experience in residential care but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience in leading shifts and supervising staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support colleagues in a residential children's home.
• Manage case and care planning for young people.
• Ensure safe and compliant home environment.
• Support personal care and medication administration.
• Organize activities and safeguard young people's wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate attitude

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership abilities

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent

Job description

Reference No : CSSSWBR Keywords : Residential Children's Worker, Charity, Young People, Health & Social Care

• Permanent
• Posted 20 seconds ago
• £30000 + GBP / Year
• Closes : January 11, 2026

Completely Care

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join the team at a 2 bed Residential Children’s Home working with young people with EBD, the salary is £30,000 plus sleep in allowance. This is highly rewarding role working in a great team with many benefits.

You will be undertaking the role of shift leading by supporting your colleagues to provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for children and young people and contribute to the day to day running of the home and ensure the home remains compliant at all times. You will be taking a lead with case / care planning management for individual children or young people, undertaking assessment of need, developing a care plan, identifying agreed outcomes.

You will be leading and working on shifts with accountability for service delivery, assessing and managing risks, deploying staff and resources accordingly while on shift. You will support children and young people in all aspects of their care personal care, administration of medication and clinical procedures. You will link working with young people (managing paperwork and files), whilst taking a lead role in organising activities. You will be knowledgeable and responsible for the safeguarding of young people and an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.

About You

A minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent such as level 3 Health and Social Care Children and Young People’s pathway.

Previous experience in residential care is desirable but not essential.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in leading shifts, team leader and supervising staff.

Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

A real compassionate and positive attitude is a MUST.

A positive approach, providing a fun environment for all the children in our care.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training / development opportunities.
• Supportive supervision.
• Free parking.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Call Charlotte at Completely Care on 01633 211077 for more information.