At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Stepping Stones Care, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 28 days leave, birthday off, and fully funded training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, including sleep-ins, with opportunities for progression and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while building a rewarding career in Health & Social Care.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping young people, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 26674 - 32602 £ per year.
Please note: £36,153.00 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/Neath Port Talbot
Full time and part time opportunities available.
We have opportunities for Residential Support Workers to join our dynamic teams within our semi-rural children's homes in the Bridgend & Banwen areas, supporting Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. We provide a homely environment where Young People feel safe, supported, and nurtured.
If you have a passion for working with Young People who have not had the easiest start in life, are motivated and passionate enough to want to make a difference, then please get in touch with us.
Requirements to be a Residential Support Worker:
- Essential
- Full UK manual drivers 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
Desirable
- Experience of working with children
- Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
- Experience of working within the care sector
- 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 3-5)
- Fully funded ongoing CPD training program
- 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 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 foundation to a career in 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.
Residential Support Worker employer: Nant Y Fedwen Fawr, Powys
Join our dedicated team in Neath Port Talbot, where we prioritise a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our Senior Residential Support Workers to make a real difference in the lives of young people. With competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a commitment to employee growth and development, we offer a fulfilling career path in a nurturing environment that values your contributions and well-being.
