Job Description

Location: Newport
Salary: Up to £26,142 per annum + Additional £5,000 for Sleep-Ins
Sleep-Ins: £50 per sleep-in (approximately £5,000 extra annually)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our client in Newport. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a residential home.
• Lead and mentor a team of support workers, ensuring that all care is delivered to the highest standard.
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring that they are tailored to the individual needs of each child.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for all residents.
• Work closely with management and other professionals to ensure the well-being and development of the children in your care.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce (CYP) or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a children's home.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including sleep-ins.

Benefits:

• Career Progression: Opportunity for career progression into management.
• Induction Programme: Paid induction programme to get you up to speed.
• Annual Leave: 28 days paid annual leave allowance.
• Long Service Reward: Up to 5 additional paid annual leave days for long service.
• Training & Development: Opportunity to increase your knowledge and skill-set through paid training for nationally recognised qualifications.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.

Apply today or alternatively, call Stacey from Brook Street Social Care Cardiff for an informal chat about the role.

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Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.