Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary: 30,272 to £34,275 ( Inclusive of sleep-ins)

Location Cardiff

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people? Join our client’s energetic and supportive team as a Residential Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in providing a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic environment for children with diverse needs.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a caring team that offers a safe, loving, and homely environment for children and young people.
• Deliver tailored therapeutic care, supporting each child's individual development.
• Act as a positive role model by meeting daily living needs and encouraging independence.
• Foster trust and build meaningful relationships through compassionate support.
• Engage with the children in outdoor activities, hobbies such as arts and fashion, and shared interests.
• Assist with household chores, including cooking and cleaning.
• Provide emotional support, helping children to reach their full potential in challenging situations.
• Encourage decision-making and promote confidence in everyday tasks.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working with children and young people.
• Naturally caring, energetic, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills with a fun and engaging manner.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3/5 in health and social care or related fields desirable 
• Experience working in a therapeutic or residential setting 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting from £30,272 to £34,275
• Full induction and ongoing professional support.
• Fully funded training programmes and externally accredited qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and 28 days' holiday.
• Paid Enhanced DBS check.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Funded sleep-in payments, with additional bonuses for extra responsibilities.

Safeguarding & DBS:
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undertake enhanced DBS checks, which will be paid for by the organisation.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.