Residential Childcare Support Officer

2 days ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Council Full time

£27,269 - £30,060 per year. Are you hard working, relatable, resilient, motivated and enthusiastic, and most of all enjoy making young people laugh and have fun. We are looking to recruit permanent, full time Residential Childcare Support Officer's for our Children's Residential homes who provide support, guidance and care for children and young people between the ages of 10 and 18. **Post title**: Residential Childcare Support Officer **Post number**: SS.73749 **Salary**: £27,269 - £30,060 per year **Job description**:Residential Childcare Support Officer (SS.73749) job description (PDF, 276 KB) **Directorate/department**: Social Services **Closing date**: 11.45pm, 16 June 2025 **Further information**: Our Children's Residential homes provide support, guidance and care for children and young people between the ages of 10 and 18. Our children and young people may present with wellbeing and emotional difficulties which may impact on their behaviours and risk taking. As a local authority we are committed to helping our children and young people by empowering and supporting them to achieve their goals and enjoy a bright future. **Who do we want to recruit?** Are you hard working, relatable, resilient, motivated and enthusiastic, and most of all enjoy making young people laugh and have fun. Do you have the ability to listen and understand children and young people and advocate on their behalf? Do you have the personality and communication skills to contribute to a warm, caring and supportive environment? Could you be responsible for the day-to-day care of the young people as well as ensuring their needs are assessed and their personal plans are developed and implemented? Then this is the job for you. **About the role** We are looking to recruit a number of full-time officers. You will have to be patient with a positive attitude towards improving the lives of our children and young people. The role can be challenging but extremely rewarding. If you are successful additional recruitment checks will include a check for any criminal convictions and will check the barred list. Written references will be taken up upon being successful at interview. **In return** You will ideally have a QCF Qualification Level 3 Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, but not essential. You will receive essential training and ongoing opportunities to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the role and how to best support the young people in the service. In addition to this we offer a competitive salary, great annual leave and many more employee benefits and discounts. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kate Pope or Shannon Helps via **Safeguarding** Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. **Choose Language**: **Croeso**: Dewiswch eich dewis iaith. **Welcome**: Please select your preferred language. Cymraeg English Close Choose Language

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