Job Description

32 hours per week



This is an exciting time to join Bridgend CBC as we continue to remodel the way we meet the needs of children who need our support in line with the Welsh Government agenda to end profit in children's residential services in Wales.



Hillsboro House provides care and support for one child/young person who due to their complex needs cannot be placed alongside others. Hillsboro House is a crisis home, it is used as a short to medium-term bridging placement, supporting the individual to progress into transitioning towards a stable long-term placement. Due to the nature of the service, there is a possibility it could become 'dormant' when the young persons move out, staff would continue their role supporting our other children's services. Hillsboro can become active at short notice, staff would quickly transition back if an emergency appropriate child or young person is referred. This means that the service is more reactive and can also avoid the alternative option of an Out of County placement.



Hillsboro House seeks to offer opportunity for pause and to understand the individuals need better, we support young people to assist in a transition for the child or young person into services that are best suited to promote positive change and development. Our focus is to provide a therapeutic environment to stabilise the child's / young person's challenging behaviour, work on improving any risk-taking behaviours, re-connect to education or any other current difficulties they have.



As a children's residential worker, you will need to be willing to complete the All Wales Induction Framework as part of your induction, followed by the level 3 QCF in children and young people as listed in the Qualification framework for the Social Care Sector in Wales. You will also need to be registered with Social Care Wales on successful completion of your induction.



Do you feel that you want to be at the centre of the on-going development of this innovative approach to care? Are you able to work on a flexible basis? Are you motivated and eager to see a successful outcome for the young person.



Can you work to the highest of standards, ensuring that the home remains compliant with Regulatory Requirements and supports children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you!



The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



Night Duties, Sleeping In and Weekend Working are a requirement of this post.



Closing Date: 12 November 2025



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Job reference
18005
Date posted
23/10/2025
Application closing date
12/11/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
24,733-25,548 per annum
Contractual hours
32
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Social Care - Adults/Children
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