Senior Residential Support Workers - South Wales
Location: Various children's homes across South Wales
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum
Lead with compassion and help shape brighter futures for children and young people.
Brook Street Social Care are seeking dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join a passionate team across children's homes in South Wales. If you're committed to creating safe, nurturing environments for children who've faced early life challenges, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager, leading by example and helping to develop staff skills and team performance. You'll work directly with children and young people, promoting their wellbeing, independence, and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with colleagues, external agencies, and the local community
Support the Registered Manager in staff development and resource management
Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and financial procedures
Communicate effectively and securely across the team
Contribute to project planning and quality assurance improvements
Maintain positive relationships with young people and their families
Promote safeguarding and manage risk appropriately
Uphold equality, diversity, and individual rights
Support education, identity, and personal development
Assess needs and review care plans
Implement behaviour management and risk reduction programmes
Encourage participation in leisure and recreational activities
Take responsibility for your own professional development
Follow health and safety guidelines at all timesAbout You
You'll be a compassionate and dependable individual with experience in residential care and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
Requirements
QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)
Minimum 1 year's experience in a care setting
Strong communication skills and a caring nature
Motivation to empower young people and promote independence
Flexibility, resilience, and a strong work ethic
Aged 22 or over (to maintain appropriate age gaps with young people in care)
Full UK manual driving licence (essential)Why Join?
Career progression opportunities
Fully paid induction and training
28 days paid annual leave (plus up to 5 extra days for long service)
Employee referral bonus scheme
Funded qualifications
Company pension schemeIf you are ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
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