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 and social care.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
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: Vale of Glamorgan. 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 Cowbridge area, 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 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
- 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 in East Village employer: The Farm, Vale of Glamorgan
Join our dedicated team as a Residential Support Worker in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment, offering competitive pay, structured progression, and fully funded training to help you grow in your career. With flexible working options and a strong emphasis on employee well-being, this is an excellent place for those passionate about making a difference in the community.
Contact Details:
The Farm, Vale of Glamorgan Recruitment Team
