Children Support Worker - Abergavenny

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £26.76 per hour (DOE)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? A leading specialist provider is seeking dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to join their team in Abergavenny. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, helping children and young people thrive and reach their full potential. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to providing exceptional care, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people with daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and wellbeing among young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children
• Support children in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to Butlins
• Protect children from risks to their health and welfare
• Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual care plans
• Minimise challenging behaviour and support positive outcomes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines

Requirements:

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or in a social care setting
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

If you want to make a real, measurable difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re right for this Children's Residential Support Worker role, then click the ‘apply’ button below.

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.