Bargoed, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
£14.25 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Bargoed, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan/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? We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join a leading social care provider in Bargoed, Caerphilly. In this role, you will work closely with children in residential settings, providing vital support to help them thrive and develop independence.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Bargoed, 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 enrich their experiences
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by following care plans and guidelines
- Providing emotional and practical support, especially during challenging behaviour episodes
- Assisting with behaviour management and incident minimisation strategies
- Supporting children during holidays and special outings, including activities like climbing, baking, and trips to leisure parks
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 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 shifts including days, nights, and sleep-in hours (10:00 - 23:00 sleep, 10:00 - 22:00 days, 22:00 - 10:00 nights)
- Free food while on shift
- Access to online and practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
- Use of the Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift communication
- Holiday pay paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Vetro contributed pension scheme
- Entry into regular prize draws, including a £500 quarterly prize and agency worker of the month awards
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Bargoed, 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.
