Providing a safe, nurturing, positive and fun environment & Acting in the best interests of Cardiff’s children looked after.
All our Residential Children’s Homes are part of Cardiff Social Services and deliver high quality care for young people between the ages of 11 – 17.
Our teams work in a trauma informed and child centred way by building positive connections and trust with our young people who may display social, emotional and behavioural difficulties due to adverse trauma and supporting them with their personal goals and outcomes.
As a Residential Childcare Officer, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing round-the-clock care in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. This dynamic role offers a varied working pattern, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
There are generous enhancements paid for evenings, weekend working, Bank Holidays and sleeping in duties, additional to your salary. You will receive an additional salary enhancement of 30% after 8pm weekdays, 50% weekends and £40.80 per sleep in.
We’re looking for passionate, caring individuals who:
• want to help children and young people thrive. • Love making a difference – you’ll help ensure children and young people receive high-quality, personalised support throughout their time in our homes. • Celebrate achievements – you’ll support them in reaching positive outcomes and milestones, big and small. • Build meaningful connections – you’ll form positive, appropriate relationships that help young people feel safe and valued. • Bring energy and enthusiasm – you’ll be there to share in the fun and excitement of each step in their development.
Every day is different, and you will face new challenges, we need staff members with a can-do attitude, that are willing to go above and beyond for the young people in their care.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
How to apply
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