Childrens Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £13.68 - £28.40 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Our client, a leading specialist provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers in Cardiff to support children in their homes. This role offers an engaging opportunity to work closely with children facing emotional difficulties, providing practical and emotional support to help them thrive. If you are empathetic, resilient, and committed to creating meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of the children
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s development and enjoyment
• Participate in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to leisure centres
• Protect children from health and safety risks, ensuring their welfare at all times
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home environment
• 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 vulnerable 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 restraint training course
• Valid UK driving licence
• Current Enhanced DBS check 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 Cardiff, 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.