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Location Bala Contract Full Time Role Type Permanent Working hours per week 40 Salary £26,291 -£34,933 Closing Date Monday 27 October 2025 Residential Support Worker – Bala (Full UK Manual Driving Licence Required) Outstanding Work-Life Balance | 2 Days On / 4 Days Off | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available | £500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend Are you looking for a rewarding career in residential childcare? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people while enjoying an excellent work-life balance? At Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech Group, we believe in creating Extraordinary Days Every Day for the children and young people we support. We are now recruiting Residential Support Workers in Bala. Whether you’re experienced or completely new to care, if you have the right values, we’d love to hear from you. Why Join Us? Rural location – Bala 2 on / 4 off shift pattern – enjoy an excellent work-life balance Part of a supportive, award-winning UK care provider Make a genuine impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people No previous care experience necessary – full training provided About The Role – Residential Support Worker As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs (including emotional and behavioural difficulties) Be part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals Encourage young people to grow, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment Help create Extraordinary Days Every Day through positive, meaningful experiences Requirements Full UK manual driving licence (essential) Willingness to work unsociable hours (evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep-ins) Ability to commit to a 2 days on (with sleep-ins) / 4 days off rolling rota What We’re Looking For No prior experience required – full training and mentoring provided Skills We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Whether you’ve worked in care, education support work, residential childcare or youth services, customer service facing roles or another people focused role, we value transferable skills such as: Empathy and patience Strong communication and teamwork A proactive, positive attitude Our Values Compassionate and caring approach Empowering young people to reach their potential Person-centred care tailored to individual needs Innovative methods in therapeutic practice Pay, Benefits & Rewards Competitive salary, with enhanced rates for qualified staff £500 Welcome Bonus £1,000 Refer a Friend scheme Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Ongoing training and professional development Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training Free meals provided during shifts (residential homes) Paid enhanced DBS check Free on-site parking Company vehicle available during shifts Access to over 100 free online CPD courses Pension scheme Annual employee awards and recognition events Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends About Branas Isaf And CareTech Part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK’s leading social care providers, Branas Isaf has delivered therapeutic residential childcare, education, and support for over 25 years. We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges, offering a nurturing environment that promotes healing and growth. Ready to Apply? If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to start a meaningful career in residential childcare and therapeutic support, apply today and join a team that delivers Extraordinary Days Every Day for the young people we care for. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list. Job Description Branas_RSW_Job_Description.docx

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