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Work base: Bwthyn y Ddôl Assessment Centre, Colwyn Bay
About Us:At Bwthyn y Ddôl, we believe in the profound privilege of sharing the life space of children. Our Residential Childcare Workers do more than just see children once a week; they provide unwavering support and care 24/7, helping children navigate their daily lives and understand the world around them.
Job Overview:We are seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team, offering comprehensive residential services to children and young people. Your role will be to ensure their physical, social, and emotional needs are met, fostering their holistic development and resilience.
What You Will Do:• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children.• Establish structure, boundaries, and routines, supporting young people with their education and daily activities.• Create a warm, kind, and friendly environment for vulnerable children.• Undertake sleep-in duties and work unsociable hours, including occasional waking nights.• Lead and mentor colleagues, ensuring transparency and openness in all actions.
What We Are Looking For:• A friendly, trustworthy, and supportive nature with a positive outlook on life.• Ability to build positive and constructive relationships with the children you support.• Experience in supporting families, as we take a holistic approach to our practice.• A minimum of two years of direct experience working with children and young people in residential care (preferred but not required).• Level 3 in Health and Social Care Practice Children and Young People (or equivalent).• A good standard of education, with GCSEs at Grade C level or a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Social Practice (or equivalent).
Why Join Us:• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.• A supportive and safe environment where children's voices are heard and centred on their individual needs.• Commitment to supporting children and families to reunify and remain together.• Regular supervision, appropriate training, and annual performance development reviews.
Requirements:• Ability to repair and discuss relationships with children, holding firm yet nurturing expectations.• Understanding of residential childcare practices and the signs/symptoms of abuse.• Ability to handle difficult encounters and critical situations with innovative strategies.• Willingness to engage with the therapeutic model of care to meet the needs of children and young people.
Additional Information:All successful candidates must obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply:If you are passionate about encouraging and supporting children to be the best they can be, and you share our values of being bold, warm, and honest, we encourage you to apply. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, but believe you can make a positive impact, we want to hear from you.
Join us at Bwthyn y Ddôl and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Manager details for informal discussion:
Nick Appleton, Residential Manager, 07714 171724 Nick.appleton1@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.
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.
Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.
