Job Description

Additional Pay:

Sleep-in allowance approx. 3,400 per annum and Overtime rate paid at 15 Per hour!

Contract:

A Full-time / B Casual Bank / C Waking nightsHours: Shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (unless waking nights contract.) Please specify contract type when getting in touch.

Join Our Team at Together Stronger

At Together Stronger, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can thrive. We're looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our team as Residential Children's Support Workers, working with young people aged 8 to 18 in our home in Fforestfach.This is more than a job -- it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who need it most.

What You'll Do:

Provide consistent care, support, and encouragement to children in a residential setting

Help young people develop life skills, confidence, and positive routines

Promote emotional well-being and resilience through trauma-informed approaches

Build trusted relationships and act as a positive role model

Support with daily activities including education, appointments, and leisure

Contribute to care planning and maintain accurate records and reports

Ensure the safety and welfare of young people at all times

What We're Looking For:

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Experience in care or support work is helpful, but not essential -- full training is provided

Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with empathy

Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including sleep-ins

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Ideally, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary: 12.40 - 13.50 per hour

Additional sleep-in allowance approx. 3,400 per year

Full training and ongoing professional development

Opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications

Supportive and inclusive team environment with experienced and person centred managers

Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support

Real impact in the lives of vulnerable young people

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you

Together Stronger is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.40-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person