Overview
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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.
The Role
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.
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 times
About 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 scheme
If 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.
Send your CV to or call Kian on 02920 224 755 for an informal chat about the role.
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