Post No. SS1300 - Residential Child Care Worker – Oaklands Children's Residential Home
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families?
Oaklands Children's Residential Home is a dedicated service providing high-quality short breaks for children and young people with disabilities. Our aim is to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where every child can thrive while offering valuable support to their families.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Residential Child Care Workers to join our friendly and committed team.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
Provide high-quality care and support tailored to each child's individual needs.- Promote independence, choice, and inclusion.
- Support children with personal care where required.
- Plan and participate in fun, engaging, and meaningful activities.
- Work closely with families and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
- Help create a safe, welcoming, and homely environment.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a rota basis and includes weekday and weekend working, with contracts of 29 hours per week.
Typical shifts include:
Weekdays:- 7:00am – 10:30am
- 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Weekends:
- 7:00am – 10:00pm
Flexibility is essential as shifts are allocated on a rotating rota.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people with disabilities.- Is caring, patient, and compassionate.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Can remain calm and adaptable in a busy environment.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Previous experience in residential care, health and social care, education, or supporting children with additional needs is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What We Offer
A rewarding role where you can make a real difference.- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including buccal, enteral feeding and manual handling.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive management and experienced colleagues.
- A positive and inclusive working environment.
Safeguarding
Oaklands Children's Residential Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and any other relevant pre-employment checks.
If you're looking for a meaningful career where every day is different and your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
