Newport, Newport, United Kingdom
£14.25 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Newport, Gwent, NP
Salary: £14.25 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading provider of children’s residential services, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their team in Newport. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children in a supportive environment, helping them achieve their full potential while providing essential care and guidance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Newport, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day activities and interests
- Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the children in your care
- Attending trips, weekends away, and organised activities to support their social development
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by following care plans and safeguarding guidelines
- Providing emotional and practical support to help children overcome challenges and behavioural issues
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Support Worker, you will need:
- At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
- A current TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate or willingness to undertake a 3-day restraint training course
- A valid UK Driving Licence
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
- A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive hourly rate with regular pay reviews
- Weekly pay and holiday pay, paid either weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Free food while on shift
- Variety of work across different social care settings
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
- Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Entry into our quarterly prize draws and incentives, including a £50 agency worker of the month prize and a chance to win £500 in our Golden Ticket draw
- 24-hour registration process, allowing you to register from the comfort of your own home
- Contributed pension scheme
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Newport, apply today!
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