Senior social worker Work, Jobs in Saint Athan, Vgl (with Salaries)

Senior Support Worker (Children's Services)
Gofal Cymru Care Ltd —Cardiff
- From £14.88 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- IT
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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Manager
Aaura Care Group —Whitchurch
- £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- In-person
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Residential Child Care Professional
Genus Care Ltd —Port Talbot
- £31,144 - £33,983 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Working with children
- In-person
- Paid training
Quick apply
Residential Childcare Workers (Waking nights)
Llamau Limited —Vale of Glamorgan
- £25,020 - £26,097 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
Senior Practitioner
Bridgend County Borough Council —Bridgend
- £47,181 - £49,282 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospital
4d
Senior Residential Support Worker
Athena Care Group LTD —Bryn
- £33,216 a year
- Weekend availability
- IT
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Behaviour Therapist
The Behaviour Clinic —Cardiff
- £60 - £75 an hour
- Childcare
- Master's degree
- Working with children
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Senior Support Worker
Priory Group —Roath
- Full-time
- Referral programme
Senior Support Worker (Adult Service)
Gofal Cymru Care Ltd —Cardiff
- From £14.88 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- IT
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
13h
Part-Time Supervising Social Worker (4 days per week)
Compass Fostering —Cardiff
- £27,726 - £42,658 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Employee discount
Assistant Director - Children's Services Transformation and Commissioning
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £90,249 - £107,028 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- No degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
3h
Senior Support Worker
Chase Lodge Care Home Ltd —Weston-super-Mare
- £13.28 - £14.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Care experience
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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3d
Uwch Weithiwr Cymdeithasol / Senior Social Worker x2
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council —Merthyr Tydfil
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
Senior Social Worker - Harm Outside the Home (HOTH) Team
North Somerset Council —North Somerset
- £42,839 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
Assistant Director - Learning and Belonging
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £90,249 - £107,028 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
3h
Practice Educator
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board —Newbridge
- £40,559 - £48,841 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- English
- Care plans
4d
Senior Lawyer - Asbestos
Thompsons Solicitors —Grangetown
- £55,515 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Senior Support Worker
Integra Community Living Options Ltd —Roath
- £14.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
5d
Social Work Assistant
Bridgend County Borough Council —Bridgend
- £31,537 - £32,597 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
4d
Healthy Relationships Youth Project Worker
Cardiff YMCA Housing Association —Cardiff
- From £27,670.50 a year
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply

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Senior Support Worker (Children's Services)

Gofal Cymru Care Ltd -
Cardiff

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £14.88 an hour

Benefits

Casual dress
Paid training
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Referral programme

Qualifications

Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Driving Licence
Supervising experience
Driving
IT
NVQ
Care plans
Communication skills
Welsh

Full job description

About Us

At Gofal Cymru Care, we are committed to delivering outstanding residential support services throughout Cardiff and the Vale. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for the teenagers and adults in our care by providing compassionate, person-centred support. Our staff teams are highly trained and we foster environments where both staff and residents feel safe, respected, and empowered to achieve.

We specialise in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury and mental health issues. We provide person centred care and support aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Support Worker provides compassionate, person‑centred care to children and young people with complex needs while leading shifts and supporting the smooth daily running of the home. The role promotes safety, independence, and positive outcomes by delivering high‑quality support, guiding staff practice, and ensuring care plans and safeguarding standards are consistently upheld. Senior Support Workers act as role models within the team, offering guidance and stability while helping young people develop life skills, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful engagement in both home and community settings

The role involves working 40 hours per week typically over 5 days out of a 7-day working week, including for weekends, evenings and weekdays.Our shift patterns typically include:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
9:45 PM – 8:15 AM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting individuals where necessary with personal care needs, including washing / bathing, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, etc.
Helping the individuals in our care to make their own choices and supporting them to carry out activities within and outside of the home.
Acting as an advocate promoting individuals’ wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
Cleaning duties as part of the team, undertaking any general domestic chores, or supporting individuals to carry out such duties.
Helping with menu planning, shopping and cooking for the home.
Administering medication to individuals following appropriate training and in line with company procedures.
Carrying out health & safety checks as necessary.
Following care and management guidelines and working in line with company policies and procedures and RISCA regulations.
Completing documentation and keeping records in accordance with company policy.
Support service users to make their own choices and decisions to the maximum of their capability, and ensure that their needs and wishes are fully considered in any decision relating to them.
Take on the role of Shift Leader and Designated Responsible Person as necessary on a rota basis, allocating work to teams and individuals and giving appropriate feedback to individuals and management.
Provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best practice and optimal outcomes for service users.
Disseminate experience and knowledge to the staff team and encourage best practice.
Work closely with Management to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the home at all times.
Ensure appropriate, accurate, complete and timely records are kept of significant service user observations and interactions.
Participate in the assessment, development, implementation and review of service user care and management plans and programmes aimed at addressing any behaviours of concern.
Help to establish supportive relationships with service users and encourage the development of appropriate professional relationships between them and other staff.
Promote Gofal Cymru Care’s mission, values, ethos and services internally and externally.
Work alongside the Manager and Team Leader in partnership with service users’ families, friends, and professional networks to promote their health, welfare and development.
Assist in transition planning for any new service users as directed by the Manager / Team Leader.
Support with financial responsibilities within the home, and ensuring all financial processes follow Gofal Cymru Care policies.
Carry out occasional HR‑related tasks as directed by the Manager, e.g. induction and mentoring of new staff, supervisions, back‑to‑work interviews.
Continuously reflect on own practice and seek to develop skills, making full use of supervision, participating in Personal Development Planning, and undertaking relevant training as necessary.
Develop your own skills and abilities through training and on‑the‑job experience and demonstrate you can be relied upon to deliver what you have promised.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Manager or Organisation, consistent with the role and level of responsibility, to ensure the smooth and effective running of the home.

ROLE CRITERIA:

Essential Criteria

Willing to work towards QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience in residential/supported living and supporting learning disabilities or mental health
Caring, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships
Good communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
Able to follow care plans and keep accurate records
Basic IT skills
Flexible to work shifts (incl. weekends, sleep-ins)
Committed to dignity, respect, and safeguarding

Desirable Criteria

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
Experience working with families/professionals
Experience supervising staff
Welsh language skills
Full UK driving licence

BENEFITS FOR WORKING AT GOFAL CYMRU CARE:

Medicash Healthcare (Private Health Care)
Continuous Professional Development
Cycle To Work Scheme
Company Events
Referral Program

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure which will be completed upon successful application.

Please be advised that we do not offer certificate of sponsorship (CoS) for employment visas.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within two weeks, please note that you will not be proceeding to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Pay: From £14.88 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Paid training
Referral programme

Application question(s):

Do you hold a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)?
How many years’ experience do you have supporting individuals with learning disabilities and Mental Health Needs?
Are you seeking a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS)? ( If not UK resident please state N/A)
If you require a Visa to work in the United Kingdom, please state expiry date. (If not UK resident please state N/A)

Experience:

LD and MH Support: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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