Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
£27804.6 - £38082.6
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, Wales
Salary: £27,804.60 - £38,082.60 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join our children’s home in Glynneath, supporting up to 4 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Located in a semi-rural setting, our home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people feel supported and valued.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Residential Support Worker based in Glynneath, your daily duties will include:
- Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Acting as a positive role model and leader within the team, including shift leading responsibilities.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of young people by adhering to statutory requirements, health and safety policies, and risk assessments.
- Supporting young people’s development through personalised care plans and therapeutic interventions.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- Essential Qualification: QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year working in a care setting, preferably with children and young people.
- Mandatory Compliance: Full UK manual driving licence, registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to register within 6 months).
- Additional Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility for shift work including sleep-ins, and the ability to act as a positive role model.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive salary with structured progression.
- 28 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days.
- Birthday day off.
- Fully supported induction and ongoing CPD training.
- Fully funded health and social care qualifications (Level 4-5).
- Incentive bonus vouchers and double pay rate for sleep-ins on bank holidays.
- Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home location.
- Company pension scheme.
If you are a qualified Senior Residential Support Worker seeking a rewarding role in Glynneath, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and references.
