Job Title : Support Worker - RCW - Children’s residential
Location: Wrexham
Salary: From £27,000 - £30,000 ( Plus Sleeps )
Contract Type: Permanent 40 hours a week (Shifts - 2 on 4 off )

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Must Be a driver and have a UK license

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our team. You will work in partnership with other agencies to deliver high-quality care and support for children in a residential setting. Your role will involve contributing to individual care plans, risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring children are safeguarded and their emotional and physical needs are met. You will create a nurturing and structured environment that promotes safety, well-being, and educational development while supporting children to build life skills and independence.
As a key worker, you will help young people achieve positive outcomes, ensuring their views and wishes are considered. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe home, preparing nutritious meals, managing risks, and supporting children through trauma and challenging behaviors. The role requires flexibility, including sleep-in duties on a rota basis , working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
The ideal candidate will have strong conflict management skills, the ability to work under pressure, excellent record-keeping abilities, and a willingness to develop new skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Support the effective delivery of residential childcare services in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure high professional standards in accordance with the Quality Standards for Children’s Homes and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 .
• Foster a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that promotes each child’s well-being, health, and education.