Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
£14.25 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 Postcode Area
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 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 Abergavenny. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children and young people, supporting their development and wellbeing within a caring and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Abergavenny, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people in their daily activities, interests, and development.
- Attending trips, weekends away, and organised activities to promote independence and social skills.
- Providing emotional and practical support to enhance the wellbeing of young people.
- Ensuring the safety and safeguarding of children by following care plans and guidelines.
- Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques, including restraint training (or willingness to undertake training).
- Promoting a positive, nurturing environment that encourages resilience and confidence.
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.
- A valid UK Driving Licence.
- An Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
- Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to undertake the 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
- 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 monthly prize draws, including a £50 agency worker of the month and a quarterly £500 Golden Ticket draw.
- 24-hour registration process, allowing you to register from the comfort of your own home.
- Vetro contributed pension scheme.
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting new 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.
