Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 Postcode Area
Salary: £14.24 - £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 in a supportive environment, helping them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Abergavenny, 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 support their social development
- Providing emotional and practical support to children and young people
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by following care plans and guidelines
- Assisting in behaviour management and de-escalation when necessary
- Contributing to a positive, nurturing environment that encourages growth and resilience
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
- TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate (or willingness to undertake the 3-day course)
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
- 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 no payroll charges
- Free food while on shift
- Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings
- Access to online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
- Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift communication
- Entry into our quarterly prize draw to win £500 and agency worker of the month prize of £50
- Holiday pay, paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Vetro contributed pension scheme
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity 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.