Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Employment Type: Temporary / Agency
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a leading provider of residential care services in Tredegar. In this role, you will work closely with children and young people, supporting their daily activities and personal development within a caring and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Tredegar, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people in their day-to-day activities, interests, and development.
- Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to promote independence and wellbeing.
- Providing emotional and practical support to help children overcome challenges and build resilience.
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of young people by adhering to care plans and safeguarding guidelines.
- Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques, including restraint if trained or willing to undertake restraint training.
- Promoting positive behaviour and supporting children during activities ranging from outdoor adventures to creative pursuits.
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 valid UK Driving Licence.
- A current Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
- Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day restraint training course.
- A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.
Benefits & Work Environment
- Excellent pay rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
- Flexible shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
- Free food while on shift.
- Access to online and practical training to support your professional development.
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
- Entry into our Golden Ticket quarterly prize draw to win £500.
- Opportunity to work in a variety of social care settings with ongoing work.
- Vetro contributed pension scheme.
- Holiday pay paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot.
If you are a compassionate and resilient Children's Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Tredegar, 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.
