£22,881 - £23,859 FTE £28,038 - £29,236
Salary dependent on qualifications & experience
40 Hours per week, 37 weeks per year
Sleep-ins paid at an extra £78.48 per night
Based near Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire
We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our residential team, based in Carmarthenshire. This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within a residential and educational
setting, ensuring students’ holistic needs, well-being, and development are met. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support students in building independence, confidence, and life skills across home, college, and community environments. The role also involves maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive outcomes, and contributing to the overall quality of care and support within the residential provision.
Main Duties include:
- Support students’ holistic care, well-being, learning, and development in line with care plans and risk assessments
- Act as a key worker for designated students and contribute to their individual plans and outcomes
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and homely residential environment that promotes independence and life skills
- Support students with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and personal care when required
- Assist with learning activities and college sessions, working alongside tutors to support student progress
- Encourage participation in social, recreational, and community activities, including evenings and weekends
- Monitor, record, and report on student progress, well-being, and any incidents or safeguarding concerns.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation and records, including reports and care notes
- Support medication management and attend health-related appointments where required
INDAR
Pay: £28,038.00-£29,236.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- A car is required owing to the rural location. Would you be willing to drive our students to appointments using your vehicle?
- We cannot accept candidates seeking visas sponsorship, please confirm if you have UK/Irish Citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain or pre-2011 EU Settled Status
Experience:
- Residential Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Lv3 Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
