St Athan , Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
£28238 - £30483
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker (Days)
Location: St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Salary: £29,406 - £30,483 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Description
Residential Childcare Worker (Days) is an opportunity to join a supportive residential setting in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. You’ll help provide a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment for young people aged 14+, delivering consistent emotional and practical support.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Childcare Worker (Days) based in St Athan, your daily duties will include:
- Providing high-quality emotional and physical care, helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported
- Using trauma-informed / psychological approaches to deliver child-centred, empathetic support
- Recording key-work activities accurately in line with regulatory and organisational standards
- Supporting the management team by identifying, escalating, and managing risks, including safeguarding and health & safety concerns
- Working with families and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for each young person
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Residential Childcare Worker (Days), you will need:
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting vulnerable young people in a residential or similar care setting
- Enhanced DBS Check (required) and Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Benefits & Work Environment
- £29,406 - £30,483 per annum with regular pay reviews
- Ongoing training and development in a supportive team environment
- A role based in St Athan within a structured setting focused on safeguarding and wellbeing
If you are a qualified Residential Childcare Worker (Days) looking for an exciting new role in St Athan, apply today!
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