merthyr , Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Merthyr, Wales, UK
Salary: £14.50 - £29 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Our client is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join a residential home in Merthyr. This role offers an opportunity to support children and young people in their daily activities, promote independence, and ensure their safety and wellbeing. If you are empathetic, resilient, and driven to create meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people in all daily activities and interests
- Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children
- Support and promote the young persons' independence and wellbeing
- Attend weekend and evening activities to support children’s interests, from climbing to baking or weekends away in Butlins
- Protect children from health and welfare risks
- Provide emotional and practical support to young people in your care
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines to ensure safety
- Support and help minimise challenging behaviour incidents
Requirements:
- A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
- At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
- TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate or willingness to undergo the 3-day course
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits:
- Excellent rates of pay, with weekly pay and no payroll charges
- Free food while on shift
- Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings
- Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift communication
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
- Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Agency worker of the month prize (£50)
- Entry into quarterly £500 Golden Ticket draw
- 24-hour registration process from the comfort of your home
- Weekly or accumulated holiday pay
- Vetro contributed pension
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.
