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
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Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people with ASD, ESBD and complex needs
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Act as a key worker, building trusted relationships and promoting emotional wellbeing
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Support therapeutic approaches including attachment-informed practice and PACE
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Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour (physical and emotional) in line with policies and risk assessments
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Complete placement plans, risk assessments, and health and safety checks
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Work closely with senior staff, providing feedback and contributing to team consistency
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Follow Safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation to promote safety, health and wellbeing
Essential Requirements
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QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)
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Experience in Residential Childcare (ideally 6-18 months+)
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Proven experience supporting Autism (ASD) and ESBD/EBD
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Clean full UK driving licence (manual)
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Good IT literacy (Outlook, email, Word, Excel)
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Strong understanding of childhood development, trauma-informed care and therapeutic parenting
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Willingness to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS
Desirable
What’s on Offer
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Support with training and ongoing professional development (including qualifications)
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Consistent rota pattern to help you plan ahead
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Wellbeing support programme for you and your family
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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
