Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Single Occupancy) – Porthcawl
Salary: £29,571.36 per annum
Shift Pattern: 2 days | 2 nights | 4 days off (rotational)

About the Role:
Join a nurturing, child-centred organisation in a rewarding senior role supporting a single young person in a dedicated children’s home in Porthcawl. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a pivotal leadership role, guiding shifts, role-modeling best practices, and making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead with compassion, influence positive change, and support a child’s development within a safe, stable environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as shift leader, ensuring high standards of care, consistency, and a safe environment.
• Support the young person to feel secure, listened to, and empowered in their daily life.
• Lead daily routines, contribute to care planning and recording, and promote a trauma-informed, child-centred approach.
• Collaborate closely with team members, external professionals, and managers to deliver personalized care.
• Mentor, support, and develop junior staff and new team members, fostering a positive team dynamic.
• Contribute to creating a compassionate and empowering environment that encourages the young person’s wellbeing and independence.

Candidate Requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 Children & Young People (CYP) qualification (essential).
• Proven experience working in a children’s residential setting.
• Confident in leading shifts, making decisions, and demonstrating resilience under pressure.
• Calm, empathetic, and child-focused approach with a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth and development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Competitive salary with an excellent work-life balance, featuring a 2/2/4 shift rota.
• Opportunity to work in a single-occupancy environment, providing focused and meaningful care.
• Strong commitment to staff development through training, supervision, and career progression pathways.
• Join a values-driven, supportive organisation that prioritises the wellbeing of children and staff.
• Be part of an organisation that truly recognises and values your expertise and dedication.

If you’re an experienced Residential Support Worker seeking a senior role with leadership responsibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for an informal chat to find out more.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business for temporary staffing and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all decisions are made on merit.