Ebbw vale, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom
£14.25 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Ebbw Vale, ** Blaenau Gwent**, NP23
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 Ebbw Vale. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children in a supportive environment, helping them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Ebbw Vale, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people with their daily activities and interests
- Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the children in your care
- Attending trips, weekends away, and organised activities to support social development
- Providing emotional and practical support to young people in line with care plans
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by adhering to guidelines and protocols
- Assisting in behaviour management and de-escalation when necessary
- Participating in training and development opportunities, including restraint training if not already qualified
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 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 course
- A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive hourly rates with regular pay reviews
- Weekly pay and holiday pay, either weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Free food while on shift
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
- Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Access to the Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift management
- Entry into monthly and quarterly prize draws, including a £500 quarterly prize
- Contributing pension scheme
- Flexible working hours, including evening and weekend shifts
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity in Ebbw Vale, 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.
