Senior Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Glynneath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

CPD training

Company pension

Mileage allowance

Bonus vouchers

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker for our children’s home in Glynneath, Wales. You will lead a small team, provide high-quality care to up to 4 young people, and ensure safety and wellbeing in line with statutory requirements and risk assessments.

The role requires a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, at least 1 year of relevant experience with children or young people, and a full UK manual driving licence with Social Care Wales registration

Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Minimum 1 year of care experience with children/young people.
• Full UK manual driving licence and Social Care Wales registration (or willing).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Lead and act as shift leader within the team.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing by following statutory requirements, policies, and risk assessments.
• Support development through personalised care plans and therapeutic interventions.

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales

Salary: £27,804.60 - £38,082.60 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join our children’s home in Glynneath, supporting up to 4 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Located in a semi‑rural setting, our home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people feel supported and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Acting as a positive role model and leader within the team, including shift leading responsibilities.
• Ensuring the safety and well‑being of young people by adhering to statutory requirements, health and safety policies, and risk assessments.
• Supporting young people’s development through personalised care plans and therapeutic interventions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year working in a care setting, preferably with children and young people.
• Mandatory Compliance: Full UK manual driving licence, registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to register within 6 months).
• Additional Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility for shift work including sleep‑ins, and the ability to act as a positive role model.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with structured progression.
• 28 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days.
• Birthday day off.
• Fully supported induction and ongoing CPD training.
• Fully funded health and social care qualifications (Level 4-5).
• Incentive bonus vouchers and double pay rate for sleep‑ins on bank holidays.
• Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home location.
• Company pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and references.