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Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services, Bridgend

  • Location: Bridgend
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £12.91 per hour
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Sector: Children Care Services
  • Posted:

Job Description

Bridgend County | £12.91 per hour | Full-time (42 hrs/week)
Shifts: 2 days (7am–7pm), 2 nights (7pm–7am), then 4 days off

“Make everyday count — for them and for you.”

We have a number of permanent openings across Porthcawl and Bridgend, we’re looking for reliable, caring, and confident Support Workers to join a friendly team supporting children and young people in our residential homes.

You’ll work two-to-one with each young person, helping them develop confidence, independence, and new life skills — whether that’s attending college, going to the gym, or enjoying a football match.

This role suits people who are calm, consistent, and great role models — often those from coaching, mentoring, or prison service backgrounds thrive here.

What We Offer

✅ £12.91/hour with overtime available
✅ 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off shift pattern for great work-life balance
✅ Fully funded training and QCF Level 3 qualification
✅ Career progression and 24/7 support
✅ 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
✅ Free Enhanced DBS and £300 referral bonus

Requirements

  • Full manual UK driving licence (essential)
  • Age 22+
  • Caring, patient, and motivated to make a difference

What New Directions Recruitment Ltd offers:

  • Working as part of a friendly, established team
  • 24 hour On Call Service in place
  • Flexibility to choose where, when and how much you want to work
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Award winning company
  • Online Services to access to your information; payslips, request holiday pay
  • Full booking confirmation before you start
  • Access to FREE Training Courses and personal development
  • Respected reputation throughout the Social Care and recruitment industry

New Directions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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