Trauma-Informed Residential Care Practitioner (Part-Time)

Cardiff Capital; Wattstown; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and staff benefits

Training and development support

Wellbeing and health programs

Job summary

Cartref Mynydd Children’s Home in Wattstown is seeking a part-time Residential Child Care Practitioner. The role involves supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing home, led by experienced senior staff and a Registered Manager. Training and professional development are provided within a supportive team.

Successful candidates will work 7.30am–3.30pm or 3pm–11pm, with occasional nights on a rota. Wales-based caregiving experience and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate positivity and resilience in challenging situations.
• Commitment to providing safe and caring environments for children and young people.
• Show compassion and empathy with a focus on individual choice.
• Invest in developing trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, physical and personal care to children and young people.
• Engage actively in activities and direct work to support recovery and resilience.
• Work with families and professionals to personalise care and plan for positive outcomes.
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment using Trauma Recovery Model of care.

Skills

Positivity

Resilience

Compassion and empathy

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

NVQ Level 3 (Children and Young People)

Social Care Wales registration

Job description

Cartref Mynydd Children’s Home in Wattstown is seeking a part-time Residential Child Care Practitioner. The role involves supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing home, led by experienced senior staff and a Registered Manager. Training and professional development are provided within a supportive team.

Successful candidates will work 7.30am–3.30pm or 3pm–11pm, with occasional nights on a rota. Wales-based caregiving experience and willingness to learn are essential.