Residential Care Officer (closing date: 26/01/26)

Directorate/department: Social Services
Apply online now for post SS.66259
Closing date: 11.45pm, 26 January 2026
Further information
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within social care?
look here if you are interested and ask yourself these questions?

• Have you had experience of supporting people with learning disabilities?
• Are you a people person with the ability to support and nurture residents to strive for independence?
• Are you a warm, friendly, caring person with a can-do attitude?
• Do you like being with people and feel a sense of achievement when you help others?
• Do you have good problem-solving skills?
• Can you communicate well with others?
• Can you make a difference to a person's life?
• Have you had experience working as part of a team?
• Do you live in or near Gendros in Swansea?
• Are you a car owner/driver and do you hold a full driving license?
• Do you have a relevant Qualification -QCF 2/NVQ 2 or a willingness to work towards achieving this??
• Can you take direction from management?
• Can you work under pressure?
• Are you professional in your approach?
• Do you have flexible approach?

If you think this sounds like you then please read on, this may be the job for you?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of our team at Maesglas Community Support Unit.

We are looking to employ a part time 28-hours per week, Residential Care Officer to support the delivery of the Temporary and Emergency accommodation service.

• The service has 10 beds and supports people with a learning disability, who have a wide range of care and support needs, who require emergency accommodation, for a variety of reasons, until they move onto their future permanent home.
• The service supports people to meet their outcomes and goals, ensuring that what matters to the person is most important.
• The service is unique and dynamic in its approach, focussing mainly on supporting people to move into their forever home.

Interested in applying? That's great!
This is how we will help you do a great job and here a few things that may matter to you?

• You will be part of a dynamic team.
• You will be supported to do the right training, to gain the relevant understanding, knowledge and skills for the role.
• You will receive regular supervision and guidance to help you along the way, offering you support and encouragement within your new role and an opportunity to discuss aspects of the role with your manager.
• You will work 28 hours, 4 days a week on a rota basis, to include mornings, afternoons, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
• Other benefits include an excellent rate of pay, pay enhancements, and an excellent annual leave entitlement.

Does this sound like something that would be good for you? if so? then it's time to apply online via the Swansea council website.

If you would like to discuss the role before you apply, contact the Manager Angela Coleman who will be able to give you a good understanding of what the role entails. Please call - Angela Coleman Tel: - 01792 586173

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