Senior Residential Support Worker

• Location: Cardiff
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37
• Salary: £31,067 - £35,235

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Officer to join our team in Cardiff. This role involves direct care and support for young people aged 11–17 within a children's home setting, ensuring their safety, welfare, and development in line with legislative and departmental guidelines.

• Provide care and support under the guidance of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, ensuring the home adheres to its Statement of Purpose.
• Take responsibility for the home's operation in the absence of senior staff, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and policies.
• Act as a key worker for specific children, implementing, monitoring, and recording their care plans.
• Participate in household duties, including cleaning, maintenance, and meal preparation.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and report generation, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with departmental policies.
• Support the educational and health needs of the children, including attending school meetings and promoting intellectual development.
• Manage and support other staff members, contributing to their training and professional development.

• Experience working with young people with diverse needs in a residential childcare setting.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, including the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Registration and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
• Ability to lead and manage in the absence of senior staff, ensuring the smooth running of the home.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with team members, young people, and external agencies.
• Competence in IT and management databases.
• Must be registered with Social Care Wales and hold a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle.

• Competitive salary and grade benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Enhanced payments for unsocial hours worked.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience relevant to this role and why you are interested in this position. Ensure that your application aligns with the requirements listed in the person specification section.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires registration with Social Care Wales. Applicants must be willing to undertake evening, weekend, and sleep-in duties as part of a rotational schedule.