Uwch Ymarferydd Gofal Plant Preswyl / Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner x 2

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking two Senior Residential Childcare Practitioners to establish a new residential service for children and young people. The role involves providing excellent care, supporting emotional development, and managing challenging behaviors, while working with a dedicated team. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma and have experience in childcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Ability to work on a 24-hour basis with sleep-in shifts.
• Welsh language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Support emotional and social development.
• Guide staff and support the management team.

Skills

Emotional support

Behavior management

Understanding childhood trauma

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People

Job description

Job: Uwch Ymarferydd Gofal Plant Preswyl / Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner x 2

Job Ref: RE-1784

Job Scale: Gradd 5 / Grade 5

Job Hours: 35 Awr / 35 Hours

Speciality:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to help set up our own residential children’s home within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. This is an exciting opportunity to join the local authority as we establish a residential service to support children and young people in our care.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be key in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people. Your role will include supporting their emotional and social development, managing challenging behaviour, and understanding early childhood trauma and its impact.

The senior position involves supporting the management team and guiding staff based on your experience. You will help build a cohesive team dedicated to providing excellent care.

Applicants must hold the Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People or an equivalent qualification.

The role requires working on a 24-hour basis with some sleep-in shifts on a rota basis.

For more information, contact Warren Davies at 01685 725000 or [e-mail]. Evidence of essential qualifications must be provided.

Application forms can be obtained by phone at 01685 725000 and should be returned by 05.06.2025 to HR, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN, or via email at [e-mail].

Welsh language skills are desirable. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and conducts pre-employment checks. We promote diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, aiming to eliminate discrimination in our recruitment processes.