Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People

Brook Street Social Care - Ebbw Vale

Salary: £35,165 per annum
Hours: 24-hour shift rota (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
Location: Ebbw Vale
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join a well-established children's residential service. You will support young people with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and those at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in the home

Act as a positive role model, offering guidance and emotional support

Deliver safe, high-quality care as part of an integrated care team

Support education, life skills, and personal development

Maintain accurate records, care plans, risk assessments, and reports

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and care regulations

Engage with external professionals, families, and the local community

Essential Requirements

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)

Minimum 2 years' experience in a registered residential children's home

Experience supporting young people with EBD, CSE, self-harm, attachment disorders, and challenging behaviours

Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and key working

Full UK Driving Licence

Registered with Social Care Wales and on the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service

IT literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

Caring, empathetic and supportive

Honest, reliable, professional, and resilient

Able to work as part of a team and independently

Committed to continuous development and high standards of care

Flexible to work shifts, including on-call, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Face-to-face counselling with experienced UK counsellors

24/7 support and counselling, 365 days a year

Health and wellbeing assessments (including lifestyle, mental health, and financial scores)

Family care support - connect to the services you need, when you need them

Personal goal setting for small, sustainable lifestyle changes

Tailored recommendations to support your health and wellbeing goals

24/7 legal advice line (personal legal queries, 365 days a year)

Activity data tracking and integration with your health apps

If you are passionate about improving the lives of young people and meet the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to or call Kian on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about the role
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