Senior Residential Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Pontprennau, Cardiff, South Wales (CF23)
Salary: £32,310 - £36,534 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)

Job Description
Senior Residential Children's Residential Support Worker is an opportunity to join a supportive residential setting in Pontprennau, Cardiff, where you’ll help young people feel safe, understood, and able to thrive. Working alongside an experienced team, you’ll provide consistent, therapeutic support to children and young people who may present with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role suits someone resilient, calm under pressure, and motivated by making a genuine long-term difference.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Children's Residential Support Worker based in Pontprennau, your daily duties will include:

• Providing high-quality, child-centred care in line with care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding guidance
• Supporting day-to-day running of the home, including structured routines, emotional support, and positive boundaries
• Completing clear and accurate documentation (incident records, daily logs, handovers, progress notes) to a high standard
• Acting as a positive role model to colleagues, helping to maintain a stable, nurturing environment
• Contributing to team meetings and reflective practice to improve outcomes for young people
• Supporting senior staff with day-to-day leadership tasks, including mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Residential Children's Residential Support Worker, you will need:

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• At least 12 months’ experience working in a children’s residential setting
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to undertake one) and Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary package (inclusive of sleep-ins) with progression linked to experience and qualifications
• Funded training and accredited qualifications, plus a structured induction and ongoing supervision
• Career development pathways into senior roles and management
• Pension scheme, employee wellbeing support, and staff benefit/discount schemes
• Annual leave allowance including bank holidays, plus a supportive team culture focused on quality care

If you are a qualified Senior Residential Children's Residential Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Pontprennau, apply today!

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