Job title: Residential Support Worker (Nights) Salary: £23,151.50 per annum Location: Neath Port Talbot Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time - 22 hours per week Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer We are one of the largest children's charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK's vulnerable children for over 150 years. Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. About the Service This is a fun and welcoming home and you will be joining a committed and ambitious team, led by a manager who really wants to see you develop and reach your potential Park House was developed in partnership between Action for Children and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council in 2012 and is a three-bedroom bungalow offering children and teenagers with disabilities short-term, planned residential breaks where the children can explore, make friends, access new opportunities and learn new life skills, all with the help from the staff team. Park House is purpose-built property in the heart of Port Talbot community close to beautiful Aberavon beach. So far this year, we have supported 32 children offering overnight stays and holiday provision, with indirect support to 35 siblings of the young people we support. This ensures that the services we offer have a wide-ranging impact on the entire family as well as the community. More information about the service and the team can be found by downloading our "Working Guide" on our careers page. About the role This Residential Support Worker role is an entry level position, where you'll help create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure 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. How you'll create brighter futures You'll be engaging in enjoyable activities both within the project and within the community. You'll be assuming responsibility for the personal care and daily routines of the young individuals, providing support with personal hygiene, communication, administering of medication and ensuring the safeguarding of our young people by accurate recording and reporting. Let's talk about you Don't worry if you've never worked in a similar role before, it's your personality and personal values that matter. If you're passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you. Ideally you'll: Understand how to engage with young people. Have a positive approach and 'can do' attitude. Ability to work on your own or as part of a team. Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as agreed via the rolling rota. Be ready to complete a level 3 in Health and Social Care within 2 years of commencing employment with us, fully funded by us. Good to know We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role For more information about the role, please review our full job description on our careers page. If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Scott Jones at quoting reference 10511 and we'll be happy to give you any support you require. 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. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.