Chepstow, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
£14.25 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7
Salary: £14.25 - £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 Workers to join a leading social care provider in Abergavenny. This role involves supporting children and young people in supported accommodation and homeless hostels, working primarily during waking night shifts to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Abergavenny, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people with their daily activities and interests
- Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the young people
- Protecting children from risks to their health and safety
- Providing emotional and practical support within the home environment
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safeguarding guidelines
- Managing challenging behaviour and helping to minimise incidents
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Support Worker, you will need:
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
- A current Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one
- The right to work in the UK
Benefits & Work Environment
- Excellent pay rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges
- Flexible shifts including overnight waking nights in Abergavenny
- Free food while on shift
- Access to online and practical training (including TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
- Entry into prize draws, including a £50 agency worker of the month and a £500 quarterly Golden Ticket
- Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift communication
- Holiday pay paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Vetro contributed pension scheme
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Abergavenny, 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.
