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Children Support Worker

Reference: 14981
Location
Gorseinon, Swansea, United Kingdom
Salary
£14.24 - Per Hour
Contract Type
Temporary

Job Title: Children Support Worker
Location: Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4
Salary: £14.25 – £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Employment Type: Temporary

Job Description
We are recruiting a Children Support Worker to join a supportive residential care setting in Gorseinon, Swansea. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children and young people build confidence, independence, and brighter outcomes through consistent, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities
As a Children Support Worker based in Gorseinon, your daily duties will include:

  • Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines, activities, and meaningful interests
  • Providing emotional and practical support, following care plans and safeguarding guidance
  • Helping to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, promoting safety and wellbeing at all times

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children Support Worker, you will need:

  • At least 6 months’ experience in a similar children’s care / social care setting
  • Valid UK Driving Licence
  • Enhanced DBS Check (on the update service or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Restraint training (e.g., TMVA/PMVA/PBM) or willingness to complete training

Benefits & Work Environment

  • £14.25 – £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) with weekly pay options
  • Free food while on shift and supportive team environment
  • Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA/PMVA/PBM)
  • Recognition incentives (e.g., monthly awards and quarterly prize draws)

If you are a qualified Children Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Gorseinon, 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.

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