Senior Support Worker - Children and Young People

Brook Street Social Care NMR; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in South Wales is seeking passionate Senior Residential Support Workers to provide nurturing support for children facing challenges. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to promoting the well-being and development of young people. Comprehensive training and benefits, including a pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Fully paid induction and training

28 days of paid annual leave

Up to 5 extra days for long service

Funded opportunities for further qualifications

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a care setting.
• Aged 22 or over to maintain appropriate age gaps with young people.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
• Support the planning and delivery of projects for young people.
• Help create a safe and stimulating care environment.

Skills

Caring Nature

Compassion

Dependability

Flexibility

Resilience

Work Ethic

Education

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

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Client:

Brook Street Social Care NMR

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Pontypridd, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Opportunities across South Wales

Up to £33,000 (including average sleep ins)

Brook Street Social Care are looking for a passionate individual who cares about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people! We're looking for dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join a team across our client's children's homes in South Wales. If you're committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children who've faced early life challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the local community to support teamwork and partnership.
• Support the Registered Manager in developing staff skills and improving team performance.
• Help manage the use of resources effectively-both financial and physical.
• Follow all relevant laws, policies, and company financial procedures.
• Manage and share information clearly and securely to support communication and decision-making.
• Support the planning and delivery of projects, and help improve policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people and their families.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating care environment for children and young people.
• Support child protection by identifying and reporting risks, and ensuring proper care and management procedures are followed.
• Promote equality, diversity, and individual rights, and support systems that uphold them.
• Support young people's health, wellbeing, and personal development-including their education and sense of identity.
• Assist with assessing young people's needs and reviewing care plans.
• Help implement and evaluate programmes that manage behaviour and reduce risk.
• Encourage children to take part in leisure and recreational activities.
• Take responsibility for your own learning and professional development.
• Carry out other tasks as requested by the Head of Children's & Residential Services.
• Always follow health and safety guidelines to protect yourself, your colleagues, and the public.
• Understand that this job description may be updated, but your responsibilities will remain at the same level.

Qualifications

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

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 years' experience in a care setting

A caring, compassionate, and dependable nature

Motivation to empower young people and promote independence

Flexibility, resilience, and a strong work ethic

Aged 22 or over (to maintain appropriate age gaps with the young people in our care)

Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

Benefits to you:

Fully paid induction and training

28 days of paid annual leave

Up to 5 extra days for long service

Funded opportunities to gain further nationally recognised qualifications

Company pension scheme

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Apply online or call Hannah on 02920224755