About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 1379
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Grade: Grade E +8%
Salary: £27,631 - £30,914
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate : £14.32 - £16.02
Contract Hours 30
Come and join our team Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can change lives and build a rewarding career?
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for compassionate and committed
Residential Childcare Workers - Waking Nights to support children and young people in our short break and residential homes.
You'll be part of a team that nurtures, supports, and inspires children and young people to reach their full potential. Experience is not essential, as we offer a comprehensive induction and training package, including support to attain a Level 3 in Working with Children and Young People, if you don't already have this.
You'll work overnight shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, sometimes at short notice. It's an ideal role for those looking for rewarding work that fits around other commitments. In return, you'll gain valuable experience, and the chance to grow in a career that truly matters.
For an informal discussion please contact Ryan Jones RMJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 12/08/2025, 23:55
The Rewards We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool. Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
