Childrens support worker

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 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 exciting opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment. If you are resilient, empathetic, and committed to creating meaningful change, 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 young residents
• Attend and assist with weekends away, holidays, and trips, including activities such as climbing, baking, and leisure outings
• Ensure the safety and protection of children by adhering to care plans and guidelines
• Provide emotional and practical support to young people in your care
• Support behaviour management strategies and help minimise challenging incidents
• Attend weekend and evening activities to support children’s interests and development
• Participate in training and development opportunities, including restraint training if not already qualified

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 within a social care setting
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or equivalent
• 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 want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this 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.