Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Bala; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Sleep-ins included

Paid induction

Fully funded Diploma in Residential C

Job summary

Branas Isaf, part of the CareTech Group, is recruiting a Residential Support Worker to assist children and young people in a therapeutic residential setting in Bala, North Wales. The role involves emotional and practical support, teamwork with education and clinical staff, and helping young people gain life skills while ensuring a safe home.

Sleep-ins and a fixed 3-month rota are provided. No prior care experience is mandatory; transferable skills are valued and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Experience in care is welcome but not essential.
• Background in education, youth work, childcare or similar is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Work as part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals
• Support young people to build independence, confidence and life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
• Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development
• This is a full-time role with sleep-ins included and a 3-month rota issued in advance

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Bala, Gwynedd

Full UK manual driving licence required

Full-Time permanent role - with great work/life balance | 3 month rota planned in advance | Sleep-ins included

£500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Extraordinary Days Every Day

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services

Are you looking for a full-time residential support worker job in Bala that offers stability, structure, and a genuine work-life balance? Join Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech Group, and help create Extraordinary Days Every Day for children and young people who need it most.

We are recruiting full-time Residential Support Workers to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic residential setting. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, if you share our values, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs
• Work as part of a therapeutic care team, alongside education and clinical professionals
• Support young people to build independence, confidence, and life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
• Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development
• This is a full-time role, with sleep-ins included and a 3-month rota issued in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside of work with confidence.
• Full-time permanent position -Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don’t need previous experience in residential childcare, we value transferable skills from roles such as:

• Care or support work
• Education or teaching assistant roles
• Youth work
• Customer service or people-focused roles.

.Key qualities include:

• Empathy, resilience, and patience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive attitude
• A genuine desire to support vulnerable children
• Essential requirements
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, including sleep-ins
• Commitment to full-time employment.

Why Join Branas Isaf?

• 3-month rota provided in advance
• Sleep-ins included
• Rural location in Bala, North Wales
• Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training
• Ongoing professional development and CPD (100+ free online courses)
• Free meals during shifts
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Company vehicle available during shifts
• Pension scheme
• Annual employee awards and recognition events
• Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends
• Supportive, award-winning UK care provider.

About Branas Isaf & CareTech

Branas Isaf is part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist social care. With over 25 years’ experience in therapeutic residential childcare, we support children with emotional and behavioural challenges to heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job, it’s a career where you can change lives every day.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.