Bridgend, Bridgend, United Kingdom
£27804 - £38082
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Bridgend, Bridgend, South Wales
Salary: £27,804.60 – £38,082.60 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Job Description
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be based in Bridgend, Bridgend, supporting children and young people within a small, therapeutic residential setting. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help create a safe, nurturing home environment while providing consistent, positive leadership on shift.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Support Worker based in Bridgend, your daily duties will include:
- Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home, acting as a positive role model for young people and staff
- Delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic support and contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to promote safeguarding and positive outcomes
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People desirable)
- At least 1 year’s experience in a care setting (residential childcare experience highly desirable)
- Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to work shifts (including weekends and sleep-ins), plus ability to pass Enhanced DBS and referencing checks
Benefits & Work Environment
- £27,804.60 – £38,082.60 per annum with structured progression (salary may include sleep-ins and overtime, depending on rota)
- 28 days annual leave (plus additional days with service) and birthday day off
- Funded training and qualifications (including Level 4–5) plus ongoing CPD and a supportive induction
If you are a qualified Senior Residential Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Bridgend, apply today!
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