Action for Children
Residential Support Worker
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Residential Support Worker
Salary
£25,949 per annum, pro rata which equates to £21,741 with an expectation of 2-3 sleeps in a week for an additional £50 per sleep-in
Location
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Contract/Hours
Permanent, Part-time - 31 hours per week (typically worked over 4 days with a set 1.5 weekends off every four weeks)
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.
Find out more about Action for Children here and on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our ‘Driven by Love’ video here.
A bit about the role
Our Residential Support Worker is an entry level role where you don't need previous experience or qualifications, we’re looking for a positive attitude and the desire to give the best care to children and young people. This is a great opportunity to get your ‘foot in the door’ and allows you to explore the field of Social Care and decide if it’s the right fit for you, whilst gaining practical experience.
You’ll create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, ensuring wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It’s key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.
In return we’ll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.
We offer an in-depth induction process and training. Alongside this, we’ll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry, regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of our team.
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About the service
Ty Wyth is an established, purpose built long-term solo placement, for one young person, who requires support with their physical disability. The service provides support to the young person up to the age of 18 years old.
Our model will provide an environment where they will receive positive experiences of reliable, consistent parenting through providing specific and structured care, with very clear consistent boundaries.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be assuming responsibility for the personal care and daily routines of the young individual, providing support with personal hygiene, communication, administering of medication and ensuring the safeguarding of our young people by accurate recording and reporting.
Let's talk about you
Don’t worry if you’ve never worked in a similar role before, it’s your personality and personal values that matter. If you’re passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ideally you’ll:
- Understand how to engage with young people.
- Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
- Be ready to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.
Good to know
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
For more information about the role, please review our full job description by clicking here.
If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Scott Jones at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13385 and we'll be happy to give you any support you require.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
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Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles
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Cyflog
£25,949 y flwyddyn, pro rata sy’n cyfateb i £21,741 gyda disgwyliad o 2-3 cwsg yr wythnos am £50 ychwanegol am bob cysgu i mewn
Lleoliad
Y Barri, Bro Morgannwg
Contract/Oriau
Parhaol, Rhan amser – 31 awr yr wythnos (yn cael ei weithio fel arfer dros 4 diwrnod gyda 1.5 phenwythnos penodol i ffwrdd bob pedair wythnos)
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