Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
£32304 - £32304
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Lisvane, Cardiff
Salary: From £32,304 per annum including an additional £3k pa for sleep-ins (based on 4 sleep ins per month at £62.64 per each)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, resilient, and nurturing Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Lisvane, Cardiff. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. If you are passionate about supporting children and young people, and you embody values of excellence, passion, integrity, and caring, this could be the perfect career move for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team to deliver therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs
- Promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for young people
- Record events, observations, and progress reports accurately
- Assist in developing and implementing individualised care plans
- Act as a positive role model, fostering trusting relationships with children and colleagues
- Support the Service Manager in maintaining high standards of care and compliance
Requirements:
- Minimum of 12 months experience in a children's home setting
- Level 3 or 4 qualification in residential childcare (recognised in pay rate)
- Knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models of care
- Excellent communication skills, caring, flexible, and resilient nature
- Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep-ins
- Full UK driving licence
Why Join This Leading Specialist Provider in Lisvane, Cardiff?
This organisation provides innovative care and education services to children and young people with complex needs. They invest in their staff through fully funded training, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making every day extraordinary for the children they support.
Additional Benefits:
- Fully funded training and externally accredited qualifications
- Enhanced pay scales recognising experience and qualifications
- Free meals and employee benefits programme
- NEST Pension Scheme and life assurance
- 28 days annual leave
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer
- Supportive environment that values safeguarding and diversity
Apply today and help us to care for children to lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.
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