Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £26.76 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 Weston-super-Mare. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve the best possible start in life. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to providing compassionate care, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
- Promote independence and overall wellbeing of the young people
- Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children, including activities such as climbing, baking, or weekend breaks in places like Butlins
- Ensure the safety and welfare of children by following care plans and guidelines
- Provide emotional and practical support to young people within the home
- Support behaviour management and help minimise challenging incidents
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety procedures
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 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.
