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Post No. SS1270 - Residential Child Care Worker



Competitive salary, with excellent training and development opportunities

Part-time, shift-based (15-hour shifts, 8am-11pm, 1 day on / 2 days off, including sleep-ins as required)



Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care in a supportive and nurturing environment?



Newport City Council's Residential Services are currently recruiting Residential Childcare Workers to join our dedicated teams across several children's homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of needs, including:



Learning and physical disabilities Social, emotional, and behavioural challenges Histories of trauma and adverse childhood experiences

We are committed to creating a warm, stable, and family-like environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported. Our staff are carefully selected and trained in trauma-informed practice and attachment-focused care to ensure the highest quality of support.



What We Are Looking For:



We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. While experience working with children is desirable, it is not essential. More important are the right values, motivation, and commitment to making a difference.



What We Offer:



A comprehensive induction and training programme Support to achieve a Level 3 qualification in Working with Children and Young People (if not already held) Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed and attachment-focused care A supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression

Working Pattern:



15-hour shifts (8am-11pm) 1 day on / 2 days off Sleep-in duties as required Flexibility to work across different homes within the service

If successful, you will be assigned a base home but may be required to work across other homes to meet the needs of the children and young people we support. We value flexibility, teamwork, and a child-centred approach.



Interested?



For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: emma.campbell2@newport.gov.uk



This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values : Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd : Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd