Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Description:
Join a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. This Children’s Support Worker role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a leading specialist provider in Cardiff, where your compassion and commitment will directly impact young lives. If you are passionate about supporting children’s development and wellbeing, this position provides a rewarding environment to grow your career in social care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people in their daily routines and activities
- Attend trips, holidays, and organise weekend activities such as climbing, baking, and outings to leisure parks
- Promote independence and emotional wellbeing among young people
- Contribute to safety and care plans tailored to individual needs
- Support positive behaviour and manage challenging situations effectively
- Attend and support children during behaviour management when necessary
- Ensure the safety of young people by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
- Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people within your care
- Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s interests and development
Requirements:
- At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a social care environment
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
- Restraint training (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
- The right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children with behavioural challenges
- Additional social care or childcare qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3/5)
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly or accumulated in holiday pay
- Free food during shifts
- Variety of work across different social care settings
- Access to online and practical training courses (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
- Support from a dedicated consultant
- Exciting staff incentives such as weekly prizes and quarterly cash draws
- Flexible working opportunities via the Vetro Mobile Booking App
- Contributed pension scheme
Additional Information:
You may need to undergo restraint training, and all safeguarding procedures are strictly followed. Our client prioritises safeguarding and ensures all staff are DBS checked or willing to obtain a clearance before commencing employment.
Final note:
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.
