Childrens Support Worker

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker
Location: Bridgend, Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (DOE)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? A leading specialist provider is seeking dedicated and compassionate Young Persons Support Workers to join their team in Bridgend. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with children and young people facing various challenges, including mental health issues, trauma, homelessness, and substance misuse. If you are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and creating meaningful change, this role offers a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children and young people
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of young clients
• Participate in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to local attractions
• Provide emotional and practical support within the care setting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines
• Support behaviour management and minimise challenging incidents
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at all times

Requirements:

• 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 environment
• Restraint training (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day restraint course
• Valid UK Driving Licence or willingness to obtain one
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly with no payroll charges
• Free food while on shift
• Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings
• Access to a mobile booking app for shift communication

If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the Young Persons Support Worker role in Bridgend, click the ‘apply online’ 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.