pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Children's Support Worker
Location: Pontyclun, Wales, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 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 Support Workers to join their residential services in Pontyclun. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support children and young people in a nurturing environment, helping them achieve their full potential. If you are empathetic, resilient, and committed to social care, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people with their daily activities and interests
- Promote independence and overall wellbeing of the children in your care
- Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social development
- Participate in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to Butlins
- Protect children from health and safety risks, ensuring their welfare at all times
- Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines
- Support children in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents
Requirements:
- A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for children and young people
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with children or within a social care setting
- Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day course
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
If you are ready to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the Children's Support Worker role in Pontyclun, 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.
