Support Worker

Role Description

Childrens Residential Support Worker 

Salary Range: £13.01 ph + £67.50 sleep-in (approx 8 per month, £5,940pa)

Shift Pattern : 2 days on 4 days off ( with sleep ins ) 

Location: Abergavenny, South Wales

Due to rural location, a full manual UK Drivers licence and own transport is essential.

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join our team, who shares the same values as we do. Our Residential Support Workers receive specialist training in respect of early trauma, CSE, HSB, Children’s rights and participation. We work to a multi-disciplinary approach with clear measurable outcome.

Greenfields Children’s Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

Greenfields believe care should be in partnership with young people and we focus on creating a consistent, predictable and nurturing environment- an environment where young people feel valued, respected and listened to.

Essential 

• Hold a full driving licence
• Able to work shift pattern of 2 on 4 off (8am – 10pm plus sleep nights)
• Experience in a similar setting (min 3 months preferred)
• Energetic and fast paced environment
• Enjoy activities 

Company Values 

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths 
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas.

Rewards & Benefits 

• Full, Part time contracts available
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• Competitive Salary 
• Dedicated learning and development programmes 
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free DBS check 
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1000 per referral
• *£500 Welcome Bonus
• Pension scheme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening 
• Employee recognition schemes
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

If you are interested in this role, please click apply.

All applications & CVs received are reviewed on a daily basis.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.