Relief Residential Childcare Worker

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people in residential care? Newport City Council offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Residential Services team as a Relief Residential Childcare Worker.

We are seeking committed, compassionate, and motivated individuals who share our values and are eager to support children and young people in a nurturing and stimulating environment. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role that allows you to play a key part in helping our children reach their full potential.

We are currently recruiting relief staff to work flexibly across all our residential homes. The role offers a variety of shifts$ûincluding days, nights, and sleep-ins$ûbased on the needs of the service. As we operate a 24/7, 365-days-a-year service, availability to work weekends and bank holidays is essential.

While previous experience in residential care is desirable, it is not essential. We welcome individuals from a range of backgrounds with transferable skills and a willingness to learn. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction and training package, including support to achieve a Level 3 qualification in Working with Children and Young People (if not already held).

We are committed to a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach to care. You will receive ongoing training and support to develop the skills necessary to form positive, therapeutic relationships that can have a lasting impact on a young person's life.

Training is a vital part of the role and includes both face-to-face and online sessions. Some training may take place during weekdays, and attendance is mandatory to ensure the highest standards of care for our children.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact emma.campbell2@newport.gov.uk.

This document is available in Welsh.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd