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Children Support Worker

Reference: 11127
Location
Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Salary
£14.24 - Per Hour
Contract Type
Temporary

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Neath, Wales, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (DOE)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading specialist provider of social care, is seeking dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to join their team in Neath. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, helping vulnerable children and young people thrive. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to creating meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support children and young people with daily activities and interests
  • Promote independence and overall wellbeing of young residents
  • Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children, including activities like climbing, baking, or trips to Butlins
  • Ensure the safety and protection of children by following care plans and guidelines
  • Provide emotional and practical support to young people
  • Support behaviour management and minimise incidents of challenging behaviour
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety procedures

Requirements:

  • 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 in a similar social care setting
  • Valid UK Driving Licence
  • Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
  • Right to work in the UK

If you want to make a real, measurable difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re right for this Children's Residential Support Worker role, then click the ‘apply’ button below.

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.

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