Children Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Highbridge, Somerset, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £28.40 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Time: 08:00 - Sleep - 08:00 

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Our client, a leading specialist provider in social care, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers for their residential services in Highbridge. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support children and young people in a nurturing environment, helping them achieve their full potential. 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 in their daily activities and interests

• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to promote independence and wellbeing

• Assist with organising and supporting weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to Butlins

• Maintain a safe environment by understanding and following care plans and guidelines

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people

• Support behaviour management and minimise incidents, including restraint training (or willingness to undergo training)

• Promote the safety, health, and welfare of children and young people in your care

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

• Restraint training (TMVA) certificate or willingness to undertake a 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

If you want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re right for this Children's 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.