Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
£28238 - £29949
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Support Worker – Full Time, Permanent
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, UK
Salary: £28,238 – £29,949 per annum
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? A leading specialist provider is seeking dedicated and compassionate Children’s Support Workers to join a residential children’s home in Barry. This full-time, permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people aged 11–18, helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered within a nurturing environment. If you are committed to creating a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect career move for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to young people
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
- Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills development
- Support with education, routines, appointments, and activities
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and experienced team
Requirements:
- Passion for supporting children and young people
- Caring, resilient, and reliable nature
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Previous care or support work experience is desirable but not essential
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Additional Information:
The role operates on a rota basis, including long days from 8:30am to 8:30pm and sleep-in shifts starting at 8:30am, with overnight sleep-ins finishing at 8:30am the following day. You will never be required to complete more than one sleep-in shift consecutively.
If you are seeking a role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely change young lives for the better, we would love to hear from you.
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 on merit alone.
