Description Residential Support Worker Salary: £25,500 per annum – depending on experience (plus an opportunity to earn an additional £5,200 per annum based on an average of 2 sleep-in per week) Location: Templeton, Pembrokeshire Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full-time – 37 hours per week Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities (includes 2% pay uplift upon completion of your level 3 qualification Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. Free on-site parking and meals whilst on shift provided Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. About the role Our Residential Support Workers provide compassionate care using a calm and patient approach whilst handling challenging situations with empathy and professionalism. You’ll create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop, whilst ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential. In return we offer an in-depth induction and amazing opportunities for career progression. We'll enrol you on necessary industry qualifications along with regular supervision and team meetings to ensure you feel part of our team. Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us. This role will operate with a team of three on shift working 8am – 11pm with one sleeping in, on a day on and then day off basis and includes weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. About the service Ty Hydref is a four bedded children’s home based in Templeton, Pembrokeshire, that provides long-term residential care for up to four children & young people who are looked after. The underpinning philosophy of our children’s homes is to support them through a range of needs such as early childhood trauma, attachment disorders, dysregulated behaviours and those who have been subject to various placement breakdowns. Our Residential Support Workers use various therapeutic approaches such as DDP (Dyadic Development Practice) as well as PACE (Playfulness, Curiosity, Acceptance and Empathy) and by adopting these models, we enable them to come to terms with their past and build on the skills needed to achieve the best possible outcomes. How you'll help to create brighter futures Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with the homes therapeutic approaches and Action for Children policies and procedures. To work closely alongside a clinical psychology team, following therapeutic action plans and interventions to support and provide the best care to our children/young people. To engage or lead in reflection and de-briefs following incidents in line with care plans and the homes model of care. Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk. Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports. Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc. Supporting with taking part in fun activities, learn new skills and work towards independence Supporting with personal care, communication, administration of medication and clinical procedures Let's talk about you Experience of leading Shifts within a Residential Setting Knowledge and understanding of early childhood trauma, attachment disorders or dysregulated behaviours Knowledge of DDP and PACE therapeutic model approaches (desirable) Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us (fully funded by us) Good to know Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role As a non-profit organization, we are committed to the recent update from the Welsh Government in relation to ‘eliminating private profit from the care of children looked after ’. “80% of care homes in Wales are run by the private sector. Our aim is to ensure that public money invested in the care of children looked after does not profit individuals or corporate entities, but is wholly spent on children’s services to deliver better experiences and outcomes for children and young people, supporting service development and improvement and further professional development for staff.” By 2027, they aim to have the care of children who are looked after in Wales, to be provided by the public Sector and charitable or non-profile organisations. For more information, please visit their website https://www.gov.wales/removing-profit-care-looked-after-children. Contact: Contact: Scott Jones via email at recruitmentserviceactionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10637 Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. For more information about the role, please review our full job description by clicking here. See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Gweithiwr Cymorth Preswyl Cyflog: £25,500 y flwyddyn ynghyd â chyfle i ennill £5,200 ychwanegol y flwyddyn yn seiliedig ar gyfartaledd o 2 gysgu i mewn yr wythnos Lleoliad: Tredeml, Sir Benfro Contract/Oriau: Parhaol, Llawn amser – 37 awr yr wythnos Buddion: 29 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol A gwyliau’r banc, gyda hyd at 5 diwrnod ychwanegol am wasanaeth parhaus ac opsiwn i brynu neu werthu dyddiau rhydd Ennill cymwysterau proffesiynol a chyfleoedd hyfforddiant/datblygu rhagorol (yn cynnwys codiad cyflog 2% ar ôl cwblhau eich cymhwyster lefel 3 Pecynnau mamolaeth, mabwysiadu a thadolaeth hyblyg. Pensiwn opsiynol, gyda hyd at 7% o gyfraniad y cyflogwr, sy’n cynnwys yswiriant bwyd Porth disgownt staff a chymhwysedd Cerdyn Golau Glas gyda disgowntiau gan 15,000 o werthwyr cenedlaethol Darperir parcio am ddim ar y safle a phrydau bwyd tra ar shifft Mae angen eich cymorth chi ar blant sy’n agored i niwed yn y DU Ble bynnag yr ydych yn gweithio yn y teulu Gweithredu dros Blant, byddwch yn helpu i newid bywydau’r plant sy’n fwyaf agored i niwed yn y DU. Y llynedd, cafodd mwy na 670,000 o blant a theuluoedd ar draws y DU ein help. O waith uniongyrchol mewn cymunedau i ymgyrchu cenedlaethol, rydym yn canolbwyntio ar sicrhau bod gan bob plentyn blentyndod diogel a hapus, a’r sylfeini sydd eu hangen arnynt i ffynnu. Pam Gweithredu dros Blant? Mae gweithio yma yn fwy na swydd. Mae pawb yn y teulu Gweithredu dros Blant yn angerddol am ddiogelu a chynorthwyo plant. Y teimlad o bwrpas sy’n ein gyrru ni bob dydd. Oherwydd gwyddom, pan fyddwn yn cydweithio, y gallwn wneud gwahaniaeth enfawr i ddod â gwelliannau sy’n parhau i fywydau plant sy’n agored i niwed. Ynglŷn â'r rôl Mae ein Gweithwyr Cymorth Preswyl yn darparu gofal tosturiol gan ddefnyddio dull tawel ac amyneddgar wrth drin sefyllfaoedd heriol gydag empathi a phroffesiynoldeb. Byddwch yn creu amgylchedd diogel a chefnogol i blant a phobl ifanc dyfu a datblygu, gan sicrhau bod eu lles yn cael ei flaenoriaethu drwy ddarparu gofal, arweiniad ac eiriolaeth wedi'i bersonoli. Mae'n allweddol eu bod yn cadw'n ddiogel ac yn iach ac yn gallu cyrraedd eu potensial llawn. Yn gyfnewid, rydym yn cynnig ymsefydlu manwl a chyfleoedd anhygoel ar gyfer dilyniant gyrfa. chi ar gymwysterau diwydiant angenrheidiol ynghyd â goruchwylio rheolaidd a chyfarfodydd tîm i sicrhau eich bod yn teimlo'n rhan o'n tîm. Ar ôl i chi ennill y profiad a'r cymwysterau perthnasol byddwch yn barod i symud ymlaen i'r cam nesaf yn eich gyrfa gyda ni. Bydd y rôl hon yn gweithredu gyda thîm o dri ar shifft yn gweithio 8am — 11pm gydag un yn cysgu i mewn, ar ddiwrnod ymlaen ac yna diwrnod i ffwrdd ac yn cynnwys dyddiau'r wythnos, penwythnosau a gwyliau banc. Gair am y gwasanaeth Mae Tŷ Hydref yn gartref plant pedair ystafell wely yn Nhredeml, Sir Benfro, sy’n darparu gofal preswyl hirdymor i hyd at bedwar o blant a phobl ifanc sy’n derbyn gofal. Athroniaeth sylfaenol ein cartrefi i blant yw eu cefnogi trwy amrywiaeth o anghenion megis trawma yn ystod plentyndod cynnar, anhwylderau ymlyniad, ymddygiadaui lle nad ydynt yn gallu rheoli eu hemosiynau a’r rhai hynny sydd wedi bod yn destun sawl lleoliad aflwyddiannus. Mae ein Gweithwyr Cymorth Preswyl yn defnyddio dulliau therapiwtig amrywiol fel DDP (Ymarfer Datblygu Dyadig) yn ogystal â PACE (Chwaraegarwch, Chwilfrydedd, Derbyn ac Empathi) a thrwy fabwysiadu'r modelau hyn, rydym yn eu galluogi i ddod i delerau â'u gorffennol ac adeiladu ar y sgiliau sydd eu hangen i gyflawni'r canlyniadau gorau posibl. Sut y byddwch yn helpu i greu dyfodol mwy llewyrchus Goruchwylio ac arwain staff yn ôl yr angen, yn unol â dulliau therapiwtig y cartrefi a pholisïau a gweithdrefnau Gweithredu dros Blant. Gweithio'n agos ochr yn ochr â thîm seicoleg glinigol, gan ddilyn cynlluniau gweithredu therapiwtig ac ymyriadau i gefnogi a darparu'r gofal gorau i'n plant/pobl ifanc. Ymgysylltu neu arwain mewn myfyrio a dad-friffiau yn dilyn digwyddiadau yn unol â chynlluniau gofal a'r model gofal cartrefi. Byddwch yn rheoli/arwain gwaith cynllunio achosion, gan gynnwys cynnal asesiadau, adolygu a rheoli risgiau. Cydlynu cyfrifoldebau o fewn y gwasanaeth, gydag amlasiantaeth a chynhyrchu gwybodaeth i deuluoedd, gan gynnwys dadansoddi ac adroddiadau ysgrifenedig. Presenoldeb mewn cyfarfodydd proffesiynol gan gynnwys adolygiadau, gwaith llys ac ati. Cynorthwyo wrth gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau llawn hwyl, dysgu sgiliau newydd a gweithio tuag at annibyniaeth Cynorthwyo gyda gofal personol, cyfathrebu, rhoi meddyginiaeth a thriniaeth glinigol Gadewch i ni siarad amdanoch chi Profiad o arwain Shifftiau o fewn Lleoliad Preswyl Gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o drawma plentyndod cynnar, anhwylderau ymlyniad neu ymddygiadau lle nad ydynt yn gallu rheoli emosiynau Gwybodaeth am ddulliau model therapiwtig DDP a PACE (dymunol) Profiad amlwg o weithio mewn lleoliad gofal a datblygu perthnasoedd cadarnhaol trwy ymddiriedaeth. Cymhwyso ystod o dechnegau i gydlynu a chyfathrebu â defnyddwyr gwasanaeth a'u teuluoedd. Dangos dull sy'n canolbwyntio ar ddatrysiadau i fynd i'r afael â phroblemau, yn unigol ac mewn lleoliad tîm. Meddu ar Ddiploma Lefel 3 mewn Gofal Plant Preswyl (neu gyfwerth cydnabyddedig) neu os nad ydych yn meddu ar hyn rhaid i chi fod yn barod i gwblhau hwn o fewn 2 flynedd i ddechrau cyflogaeth gyda ni, bydd cymorth llawn yn cael ei ddarparu. Da i wybod Sylwer na allwn gynnig nawdd ar gyfer y rôl hon Fel sefydliad nid-er-elw, rydym yn ymrwymedig i’r diweddariad diweddar gan Lywodraeth Cymru mewn perthynas â ‘dileu elw preifat o ofal plant sy’n derbyn gofal ’. “Mae 80% o gartrefi plant yng Nghymru yn cael eu rhedeg gan y sector preifat. Ein nod ni yw sicrhau nad yw’r arian cyhoeddus sy’n cael ei fuddsoddi mewn gofalu am blant sy’n derbyn gofal yn mynd yn elw i unigolion nac endidau corfforaethol, ond yn cael ei wario’n gyfan gwbl ar wasanaethau plant i gyflawni profiadau a chanlyniadau gwell i blant a phobl ifanc, cefnogi datblygiad gwasanaethau a gwelliant a datblygiad proffesiynol ychwanegol i staff.” Erbyn 2027, eu nod yw y bydd gofal plant sy’n derbyn gofal yng Nghymru yn cael ei ddarparu gan y Sector cyhoeddus a sefydliadau elusennol neu nid-er-elw. Cysylltwch â: Cysylltwch â: Scott Jones drwy e-bost yn recruitmentserviceactionforchildren.org.uk gan ddyfynnu cyfeirnod 10637 Amrywiaeth, cydraddoldeb a chynhwysiant Yn Gweithredu dros Blant, rydym yn ymroddedig i feithrin gweithle amrywiol, cynhwysol a dilys. Rydym yn annog ceisiadau’n frwd gan ymgeiswyr Du, Asiaidd ac o Ethnigrwydd Lleiafrifol, ac ymgeiswyr anabl, am nad ydynt wedi eu cynrychioli’n ddigonol yn Gweithredu dros Blant. Rydym am gymryd camau pwrpasol a bwriadol i sicrhau cyfleoedd cyfartal i bob grŵp mewn cymdeithas ac i Gweithredu dros Blant. Ddim yn bodloni pob un o’r gofynion? Os ydych wedi’ch cyffroi ynghylch y rôl hon ond nad yw’ch profiad yn cyd-fynd yn union â’r disgrifiad swydd, hoffem i chi gyflwyno cais beth bynnag. Efallai mai chi yw’r person perffaith ar gyfer y rôl hon, neu rôl arall yn y teulu Gweithredu dros Blant. Eisiau gwybod mwy am Gweithredu dros Blant? Dewch o hyd i ni ar X (Twitter),, Facebook neu YouTube i ddod i'n hadnabod yn well. Am ragor o wybodaeth am y rôl, adolygwch ein disgrifiad swydd llawn drwy glicio yma. Gweler isod am ragor o wybodaeth am weithio gyda ni: Budd-daliadau Gweithwyr Gweithredu dros Blant Datganiad Ymrwymiad GdB