Senior Residential Support worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Newport, Newport County, South Wales / NP10 Postcode Area

Salary: £27,804.60 - £38,082.60 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children’s home in Newport. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, providing care and support to up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our home is situated in a semi‑rural setting, designed to promote a safe and therapeutic environment where young people can feel secure, supported, and nurtured.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural challenges in a residential setting.
• Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic care tailored to individual needs.
• Leading shift activities, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people and staff.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to statutory requirements and regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful as a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will need:

• Essential Qualification: QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year working in a care environment, preferably with children and young people.
• Mandatory Compliance: Full UK manual driving licence, Enhanced DBS check, and registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to register within 6 months).
• Additional Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility for shift work including sleep‑ins and weekends, basic IT skills, and the ability to act as a shift lead.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with structured progression.
• 28 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days for long service.
• Birthday day off.
• Fully supported induction and ongoing CPD training.
• Fully funded health and social care qualifications (Level 4-5).
• Incentive bonus vouchers and double pay rates for sleep‑ins on bank holidays.
• Fully funded mileage allowance for work outside your home area.
• Company pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all decisions are made on merit.

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