Childrens Support Worker

Children's Support Worker
Coity | Competitive pay (£14.24 - £28.48 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay) | Shift work: 7am - 7pm, 7pm - 7am

Are you passionate about creating positive futures for children and young people in care? Do you want to make a tangible difference in their lives through dedicated support and care? Our client, a specialist provider, is seeking compassionate and resilient Children's Support Workers to join their residential services and help young people thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities, interests, and personal development
• Attend trips, weekends away, holidays, and organise weekend activities such as climbing or baking
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of the young people
• Maintain safety and follow care plans and guidelines to protect their health and welfare
• Provide emotional and practical support, handling challenging behaviour with patience and professionalism
• Support young people's participation in activities and community outings

Essential Requirements:

• At least 6 months of experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
• A valid UK Driving Licence
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People
• Restraint trained (TMVA certificate) or willingness to undertake a 3-day restraint course
• Ability to obtain or hold a current Enhanced DBS checked on the update service
• Right to work in the UK
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature

Desirable:

• Experience in leading activities and behaviour management

Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly, with no payroll charges
• Free food whilst on shift
• Flexible work across a range of social care and healthcare settings
• Access to a dedicated Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift availability and communication
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
• Free online and subsidised training programmes such as TMVA, PMVA, and PBM
• Entry into the agency worker of the month prize (£50) and quarterly draw to win £500
• 24-hour registration from the comfort of your home
• Holiday pay, either weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Contributed pension scheme

Safeguarding Statement:
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subjected to appropriate background checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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.