Children Learning Disability Support Worker

Children's Learning Disability Support Worker – Make a Positive Difference in Young Lives

Are you someone who deeply cares about supporting children and young people dealing with complex learning disabilities? Our client, a specialised school, college, and children's home based in the countryside of Surrey, is actively looking for empathetic Support Workers to join their team on temp-to-perm contracts, contributing positively to the lives of vulnerable children.

Vetro Social Care is looking for committed Children’s Learning Disability Support Workers to join our team, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities in their accommodation. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals to help these young people thrive, develop their skills, and gain independence in a safe and supportive environment. 

Overview: 

• Title: Children’s Learning Disability Support Worker

• Pay: £14ph inclusive of holiday pay, £14.50 on nights and weekends.

• Location: Cranleigh

• Hours: A mixture of mornings and afternoons, night shifts are also, with weekends included. 07:00-14:00, 14:00-21:00, 21:00-07:00. 07:00-21:00. 

• You will have every other weekend off

Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates, weekly pay, and no payroll charges

• Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings

• Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift availability and communication

• Dedicated support from a specialist consultant

• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)

• Monthly “Agency Worker of the Month” prize (£50)

• Quarterly Golden Ticket draw with a £500 prize

• Easy 24-hour registration from the comfort of your own home

• Holiday pay (paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot)

• Vetro-contributed pension

What you’ll be doing as a Children’s Learning Disability Support Worker:

• Support children and young people with learning disabilities in their day-to-day activities and social engagement

• Work collaboratively with support workers

• Encourage independence and enhance well-being through positive reinforcement

• Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, mobility, and ensuring comfort and dignity in all activities

• Protect young people from any risks to their health and wellbeing, ensuring a safe and supportive environment

• Provide both emotional and practical support to help manage and overcome challenges

• Be proactive in managing challenging behaviours, working to minimise incidents and ensuring the safety and comfort of all involved

What you’ll need to be a successful Children’s Support Worker:

• A genuine desire to support young people with learning disabilities and help them reach their full potential

• A compassionate, patient, and resilient nature

• At least 6 months of experience in working with children or within a similar social care or learning disability setting

• A valid UK driving licence (desirable)

• An Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one

• The right to work in the UK

If you’re passionate about helping children and young people with learning disabilities flourish, we would love to hear from you. Click the ‘apply’ button below to start your journey with us.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made based on merit alone.