FTC - Children's Residential Support Worker

This role is for a 12 month maternity cover FTC, required from Dec 2026-Dec 2027.

Ty Caredig is a high-quality provider of children’s residential care. We are committed to protecting the young people we care for by creating an environment in which everyone feels safe and welcome. All roles are subject to a robust recruitment process including disclose of criminal records and barring checks, multiple reference requirements, scrutiny of employment history and thorough interviewing to identify any gaps or inconsistencies in career backgrounds. Safeguarding is at the core of everything we do at Ty Caredig, and is the basis for our policies, procedures, and working practices. All of our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard to ensure consistent and quality care for the young people at Ty Caredig.

We prioritise creating enjoyable roles within positive environments in which staff are fully supported to deliver care that promotes the wellbeing of our young people. Our teams are thoroughly trained and equipped to provide therapeutic care, and all staff must be willing to work towards Level 3 Health & Social Care. We create nurturing and safe homes for our young people to develop their independence, confidence and wellbeing. Ty Caredig care for young people aged 7 to 17, who can sometimes present challenging behaviour associated with traumatic backgrounds.

The shift pattern for an RSW is 2 full days including sleep-ins, handing over the following morning, then 4 days off.

All staff must be willing and able to drive company cars to transport our young people to activities, free time and family contact. A full driving licence is therefore required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Encouraging positive engagements with activities and sports
• Adopting a trauma informed therapeutic approach to nurture the development of our young people
• Developing the independent living skills of our young people
• Carrying out household tasks
• Supporting family contact

We seek positive, energetic and engaging members to join the team and make a positive contribution to all aspects relating to running a successfully functioning home.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,271.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you on the DBS Update Service?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person