Residential Support Worker

Salary: £28,100 per annum plus £2,600 per annum in sleep-in allowance based on a minimum of 1 sleep-in per week

Location:

Mold

Contract/

Hours:

Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week(including days,evenings, weekends and bank holidays)

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you'll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you'll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

As a shift leading Residential Support Worker, you'll take the lead during shifts, guiding colleagues in delivering high-quality care, whilst maintaining a calm, consistent environment where children and young people feel secure and included.

You'll support routines, promote independence and ensure each shift runs smoothly.

This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who enjoys working directly with young people, values teamwork, and is ready to take on greater responsibility within a positive and collaborative service.

• Lead shifts with confidence, ensuring routines run smoothly
• Support routines, personal care, emotional wellbeing and consistent boundaries for young people.
• Lead meaningful in-house and community-based activities that promote confidence, independence and fun.
• Offer stability, encouragement and positive role-modelling through everyday interactions.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk awareness and calm, supportive responses to challenges.
• Complete essential tasks, communicating effectively with colleagues and contributing to a well‑run, consistent home.

• Confidence and experience in leading shifts and supporting colleagues in children’s residential care
• Demonstrable previous experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting
• Registration with Social Care Wales, or if not supported by us to complete
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you'll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we'll be here.

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