Banwell, North Somerset, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Banwell, Somerset, Postcode Area
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? We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a leading social care provider in Banwell, Somerset. In this role, you will work closely with children in residential settings, providing support, guidance, and care to help them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Banwell, 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, holidays, and activities to enrich their experiences
- Ensuring the safety and protection of children by following care plans and safeguarding guidelines
- Providing emotional and practical support to help children manage challenging behaviour
- Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques, including restraint training (or willingness to undertake training)
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
- TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate (or willingness to undergo training)
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
- The right to work in the UK
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature with a desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive hourly rate with regular pay reviews
- Weekly pay and holiday pay, either paid 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 monthly prize draws and quarterly cash incentives
- 24-hour registration process – apply from the comfort of your own home
- Vetro contributed pension scheme
If you are a compassionate and resilient Children's Support Worker looking for an impactful role in Banwell, apply today!
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.
