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Children's Residential Worker (Days or Nights)

BRC
Barry
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Posted: 09 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 October 2026
Ref: 225585125

Children''s Residential Worker (Days or Nights)
£27,000- £31,500
Vale of Glamorgan
BRC are recruiting on behalf of a well-established children''s residential care provider in the Vale of Glamorgan for Registered Children''s Home Workers, with both Days and Waking Nights positions available on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people  working within a registered children''s home

About the Roles
Days

  • Supporting young people to build positive relationships with family, external agencies and the wider community
  • Key-working responsibilities using a child-centred, kind and empathic approach
  • Recording and evidencing key work activity in line with regulatory requirements
  • Supporting the management team with risk, safeguarding and compliance
Waking Nights
  • Awake throughout the night shift, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people and responding to their needs
  • Following individual care and support plans, including any nighttime observation requirements
  • Safe storage/administration of medication in line with policy and legislation
  • Completing health and safety checks and handover notes, and supporting a smooth handover between shifts
Both roles share the same underlying purpose: helping create a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental home where young people feel empowered and can thrive.
What''s on Offer
  • Permanent position (Days: full-time hours; Waking Nights: 35 hours per week)
  • Competitive salary Days up to £31,500, Waking Nights up to £27,500 per annum depending on experience and qualification
  • Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
  
What We''re Looking For
  • Current registration (or willingness to register) with Social Care Wales
  • QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or working towards
  • Experience working within safeguarding frameworks and understanding the impact of trauma on children and young people
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Applicants must be aged 22+ (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
  • Enhanced DBS check required
Please contact Nathan/Neelam BRC in Cardiff today to discuss next steps

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