Job Description:

Job Title: Residential Care Worker Children (Autism and ESBD) - Ebbw Vale

Location: Ebbw Vale

We are recruiting for a Residential Care Worker Children (Autism and ESBD) in Ebbw Vale to support children and young people with Autism (ASD) and Emotional, Social and Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD). This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Residential Care Worker Children (Autism and ESBD) in Ebbw Vale who can be a positive role model and provide consistent, therapeutic care within a children’s residential setting.

As a Residential Care Worker Children (Autism and ESBD) in Ebbw Vale, you will work as part of an integrated team to deliver high-quality Residential Childcare, promote safeguarding, and support positive outcomes, including strong inspection readiness.

Salary and Hours

£36,360 per annum
Full-time, 24-hour shifts on a rolling 3-week rota (flexibility required, including bank holidays)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people with ASD, ESBD and complex needs
• Act as a key worker, building trusted relationships and promoting emotional wellbeing
• Support therapeutic approaches including attachment-informed practice and PACE
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour (physical and emotional) in line with policies and risk assessments
• Complete placement plans, risk assessments, and health and safety checks
• Work closely with senior staff, providing feedback and contributing to team consistency
• Follow Safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation to promote safety, health and wellbeing

Essential Requirements

• QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)
• Experience in Residential Childcare (ideally 6-18 months+)
• Proven experience supporting Autism (ASD) and ESBD/EBD
• Clean full UK driving licence (manual)
• Good IT literacy (Outlook, email, Word, Excel)
• Strong understanding of childhood development, trauma-informed care and therapeutic parenting
• Willingness to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS

Desirable

• Registration with Social Care Wales and/or DBS Update Service
• Welsh speaking

What’s on Offer

• Support with training and ongoing professional development (including qualifications)
• Consistent rota pattern to help you plan ahead
• Wellbeing support programme for you and your family
• Benefits including pension, discounted/free food, on-site parking, and employee discounts

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.