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Children's Support Worker - Cardiff

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking experienced residential childcare officers in the Cardiff region to provide personalized care for young people aged 6 to 18 with emotional behavior disorders and complex needs.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with children facing these challenges and the ability to handle difficult behavior calmly and positively.
  • The role includes key worker responsibilities, supporting education needs, and maintaining a supportive living environment while promoting independence among the children.
  • The position offers a full-time schedule of 37 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime and enhanced pay rates for evening and weekend shifts.
  • Applicants must possess a full UK driving license and their own vehicle, along with a competitive salary and benefits including career progression and a free enhanced DBS check.

Your New CompanyWe are looking for experienced and motivated residential childcare officers to join a strong team within the Cardiff region. You will be ensuring that young people receive personalised and sensitive care that meets their various psychological, physical and health needs.

Your New RoleIn the role of residential childcare officer, you will be supporting children aged 6 - 18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs. You will actively support the individuals to achieve self-advocacy and promote independence. The role will also include involvement in education needs such as homework or revision. You will be required to take on key worker responsibilities, building a strong relationship with the young people and implementing their personal care plans. You will be responsible for maintaining the supported living environment, including helping with cooking and cleaning. In addition to this, you will provide access to the community, transporting young people to various activities and appointments. What You'll Need to SucceedTo succeed in the role of residential childcare officer, you will need a minimum on 1 years' experience working directly with children with emotional behaviour disorder and complex needs. In addition to this, you will need experience dealing with challenging behaviour that can be displayed both verbally and physically. You will also need the ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations. It is essential for the role that you have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle with business insurance.

What you'll get in return:

  • Expert recruiting consultant to guide you through and beyond the process
  • 37 hours per week full time role + Opportunity to pick up overtime
  • 30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays
  • 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends
  • Sleep in Allowance
  • Career progression via qualifications and promotion
  • Free enhanced DBS check

What you need to do now:If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on and ask for Louis.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.