Senior Residential Support Worker (Children's Services)

Brook Street; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly rotas

Competitive hourly rates

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension

Fully funded training and DBS

Progression into leadership roles

Supportive management team

Casual dress

Free on-site parking

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker in Cardiff to lead shifts and support a care team in a specialist children’s residential service for those with additional learning needs and complex needs.

This full-time permanent role offers a nurturing home environment, with ongoing training, DBS, progression opportunities and a supportive management team to help young people thrive.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own transport.
• Registration with Social Care Wales and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support Residential Support Workers.
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support daily routines, activities, appointments and community engagement.
• Promote independence, life skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Complete accurate records, reports and handovers.
• Celebrate achievements and encourage positive outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards are upheld.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Residential childcare

Safeguarding knowledge

Social Care Wales registration

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Cardiff
Pay: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
Hours: 6-day rolling rota
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist children's residential service in Cardiff that supports children and young people with additional learning needs and complex needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a nurturing and supportive home environment where young people are encouraged to develop, grow and achieve positive outcomes. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and invests heavily in staff development, wellbeing and progression.

What's on Offer

• Family-friendly rotas
• Competitive hourly rates
• Annual bonus scheme (subject to company discretion)
• Company pension
• Fully funded training, qualifications and DBS
• Clear progression opportunities into leadership roles
• Supportive management team and collaborative working environment
• Casual dress
• Free on-site parking
• Employee referral programme

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts and provide guidance to the wider care team while supporting children and young people with complex needs. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stable and positive environment where young people can thrive.

Working closely with the Registered Manager and wider team, you will help deliver high standards of care and support tailored to each individual's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support Residential Support Workers
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Support daily routines, activities, appointments and community engagement
• Promote independence, life skills and emotional wellbeing
• Complete accurate records, reports and handovers
• Celebrate achievements and encourage positive outcomes
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards are upheld

Requirements

Essential

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience working within residential childcare
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice

Desirable

• Previous supervisory or senior support worker experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Calm, resilient and compassionate approach
• Experience supporting children with complex needs

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Cardiff
• Shift work on a rolling rota
• Enhanced DBS required

If you're an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Katie at Brook Street Social Care for more info.