Work base: Hafan Y Wern
Join Us at Hafan Y Wern - Make a Real Difference, One Day at a Time
At Hafan y Wern, we don’t just provide care, we create a home. Our purpose built residential setting in Conwy is designed to be safe, nurturing spaces where children and young people feel seen, heard, and supported.
We’re looking for Residential Childcare Workers to join our team. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to walk alongside young people with complex needs, offering consistent, therapeutic support and helping them build brighter futures.
You’ll help create a structured, caring environment, build strong relationships, and support children through emotional and behavioural challenges. Working flexibly across both homes, you’ll be part of a passionate team that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for someone with warmth, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting children. Ideally, you’ll have experience in residential childcare, hold (or be working towards) a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care and have a solid understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and child development.
If you’re someone who leads with honesty, empathy, and positivity, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box but feel you could bring something special to the role, please get in touch.
Additional Information:
• All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.
• Therapeutic training and ongoing support will be provided.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about giving children the best start in life, and you’re someone who leads with warmth, honesty, and resilience — we’d love to hear from you.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you feel you could bring something special to this role, please get in touch.
Join us at Hafan y Wern — and help us change lives, one day at a time.
Manager details for informal discussion:
Jessica Meredydd, Childrens Residential Manager
( 07856932618 / jessica.meredydd1@conwy.gov.uk )
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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Learn more about our recruitment process by visiting our Recruitment Process Page
We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.
