About the Role
Post No. SS1270 – Residential Child Care Worker
Competitive salary, with excellent training and development opportunities
Part-time, shift-based (15-hour shifts, 8am–11pm, 1 day on / 2 days off, including sleep-ins as required)
Newport City Council’s Residential Services are currently recruiting Residential Child Care Workers to join dedicated teams across several children’s homes.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of needs, including:
Learning and physical disabilities
Social, emotional, and behavioural challenges
Histories of trauma and adverse childhood experiences
The goal is to create a warm, stable, and family-like environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported. Staff are trained in trauma-informed and attachment-focused care to ensure the highest quality of support.
- Location: United Kingdom
- Employer: Newport City Council
- Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker
- Salary: £30,559 – £33,366 per year
- Job Type: Part-time
- Application Closing Date: 25/07/2025
What They’re Looking For
Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are welcome.
While experience working with children is desirable, it is not essential. What matters most is having the right values, motivation, and commitment to making a difference.
What’s Offered
A comprehensive induction and training programme
Support to achieve a Level 3 qualification in Working with Children and Young People (if not already held)
Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed and attachment-focused care
A supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression
Working Pattern
15-hour shifts (8am–11pm)
1 day on / 2 days off
Sleep-in duties as required
Flexibility to work across different homes within the service
Successful candidates will be assigned a base home but may be required to work across other homes depending on the needs of the children and young people.
Additional Information
For informal discussion, contact: emma.campbell2@newport.gov.uk
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an enhanced DBS check
Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English (no disadvantage to using Welsh)
Newport City Council encourages applications from people of minority ethnic communities
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not provided
Council Values
Our values: Fairness for all | Making a difference | Being responsible | Working together
Ein gwerthoedd: Tegwch ar gyfer pawb | Gwneud Gwahaniaeth | Bod yn gyfrifol | Gweithio gydan gilydd
How to Apply
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