Childrens support worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: St Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading specialist provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their team in St Mellons. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support vulnerable children with learning difficulties, providing both practical and emotional assistance in a caring and professional 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 in their daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and wellbeing of the children in your care
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social activities
• 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 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 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 eager 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 St Mellons, 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.