Senior Residential Support Worker

Ffordd Y Gyfraith, Bridgend; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Mileage allowance

CPD / training funded

Trauma Informed Practice Training

Sleep-in pay (bank holidays)

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Stepping Stones Care in Bridgend is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker to support up to 4 young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties in a semi-rural home. The role focuses on a therapeutic environment where safety, nurture, and positive impact are paramount.

The position offers competitive pay, structured progression, generous leave, and training opportunities, including CPD and Trauma-Informed Practice. Sleep-ins and overtime are compensated as described.

Qualifications

• QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care is essential.
• Minimum of 1 year of care experience.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Minimum age 22.
• Desirable: Welsh speaker.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Basic IT skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care Children & Young People

Job description

Please note: £38,082.60 would be inclusive of Sleep in Shifts at £50 per night with average of 9 per month & approx. 30 hours overtime per month

Location – Bridgend

Full time and part time opportunities available

We have an opportunity for Senior Residential Support Workers to join our dynamic team within our children's home in Bridgend area, supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. All our homes are based in a semi-rural location to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for the individuals we support.

We provide a homely environment where Young People feel safe, supported, and nurtured. If you have a passion for providing therapeutic care & to make a positive impact to those in need, then please get in touch with us.

Requirement's to be a Senior Residential Support Worker:

Essential

• QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
• Minimum of 1 years' experience working in Care.
• Full UK manual drivers licence
• Minimum age 22
• Passion to make a difference
• Strong communication skills and a team player
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
• Basic IT skills
• Flexibility for shift work, including weekends & sleep ins
• Able to act as a positive role model
• Ability to Shift Lead in a residential setting
• Basic knowledge of Statutory requirements & regulations
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification specific in Health & Social Care Children & Young People
• Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of residential childcare
• Welsh Speaker

What we Offer:

• Competitive pay with structured progression
• 28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Birthday day off
• Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Fully funded milage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
• Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
• Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
• Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
• Incentive bonus vouchers

Why apply with Stepping Stones Care

Working within our organisation, will provide you opportunity for a rewarding career working with children and young people.You have an opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives whilst building yourself a solid career within Health & Social Care Sector

Stepping Stones Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing