At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Stepping Stones Care, dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 28 days leave, birthday off, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while building a rewarding career in health and social care.
- Qualifications: QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in care.
The predicted salary is between 38082 - 38082 £ per year.
Please note: £38,082.60 would be inclusive of Sleep in Shifts at £50 per night with an average of 9 per month & approx. 30 hours overtime per month.
Location: Bridgend. Full time and part time opportunities available.
We have an opportunity for Senior Residential Support Workers to join our dynamic team within our children's home in the Bridgend area, supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. All our homes are based in a semi-rural location to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for the individuals we support.
We provide a homely environment where Young People feel safe, supported, and nurtured. If you have a passion for providing therapeutic care and making a positive impact on those in need, then please get in touch with us.
Requirements to be a Senior Residential Support Worker:
- Essential
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
- Minimum of 1 year's experience working in Care.
- Full UK manual driver's licence
- Minimum age 22
- Passion to make a difference
- Strong communication skills and a team player
- Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
- Basic IT skills
- Flexibility for shift work, including weekends & sleep ins
- Able to act as a positive role model
- Ability to Shift Lead in a residential setting
- Basic knowledge of Statutory requirements & regulations
- Good understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments
- Desirable
- Level 3 qualification specific in Health & Social Care Children & Young People
- Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of residential childcare
- Welsh Speaker
What we Offer:
- Competitive pay with structured progression
- 28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 day per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
- Birthday day off
- Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Fully funded mileage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
- Company Pension Scheme
- Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
- Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
- Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
- Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
- Incentive bonus vouchers
Why apply with Stepping Stones Care:
Working within our organisation will provide you with the opportunity for a rewarding career working with children and young people. You have an opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives whilst building yourself a solid career within the Health & Social Care Sector.
Stepping Stones Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing.
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