Childrens Residential Support Worker

Company: Vetro Recruitment
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Location: Bridgend
Job Description:

Job Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker


Location: Bridgend, Bridgend County Borough, CF31 (South Wales)


Salary: £28,195 per annum


Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time, 42 hours per week)


We’re recruiting a Childrens Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential service in Bridgend, Bridgend County Borough. This is a hands‑on role supporting children and young people with daily routines, safety, structure, and positive outcomes within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.


Key Responsibilities



  • Supporting children and young people with routines, activities, and key working, promoting positive relationships and independence

  • Maintaining a safe, consistent home environment, following care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures

  • Completing accurate daily recordings and contributing to handovers, incident reports, and team communication


Requirements & Qualifications



  • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people

  • Experience in a care/support setting (children’s residential experience is desirable)

  • Flexibility to work a rolling rota including days, waking nights, and weekends (2 days / 2 nights / 4 off)


Benefits & Work Environment



  • Rolling rota (2 days / 2 waking nights / 4 off) with rotas published in advance

  • Career progression opportunities (e.g., step up to Shift Lead with higher hourly rate)


Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026