Newport, Newport, United Kingdom
£27804.6 - £38082.6
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Newport, Newport County, South Wales / NP10 Postcode Area
Salary: £27,804.60 - £38,082.60 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children’s home in Newport. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, providing care and support to up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our home is situated in a semi-rural setting, designed to promote a safe and therapeutic environment where young people can feel secure, supported, and nurtured.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Residential Support Worker based in Newport, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural challenges in a residential setting.
- Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic care tailored to individual needs.
- Leading shift activities, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people and staff.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to statutory requirements and regulations.
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 environment, preferably with children and young people.
- Mandatory Compliance: Full UK manual driving licence, Enhanced DBS check, and 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 weekends, basic IT skills, and the ability to act as a shift lead.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive salary with structured progression.
- 28 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days for long service.
- 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 rates for sleep-ins on bank holidays.
- Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home area.
- Company pension scheme.
If you are a qualified Senior Residential Support Worker seeking a rewarding role in Newport, apply today!
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