Childrens Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Porth, 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 who have been taken into care? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Children's Support Workers for a leading specialist provider. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in residential services, supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve their full potential. 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 overall wellbeing of young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social development
• Participate in weekend and evening activities, from outdoor adventures to creative pursuits
• Protect children from risks to their health and welfare
• Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents effectively

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 similar 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 Porth, please 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.