Senior Children's Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Children’s Support Worker

Location: Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Salary: £14.50 - £29.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time

Job Description:
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Our client, a leading provider of children’s residential services in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is seeking dedicated Senior Children’s Support Workers. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Children’s Support Worker based in Porth, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day activities and interests, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Attending and assisting with weekend trips, holidays, and activities such as climbing, baking, and outings to places like Butlins.
• Providing emotional and practical support to young people, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safeguarding guidelines.
• Supporting the management of challenging behaviour and helping to minimise incidents through positive intervention.
• Assisting with behaviour management, including restraint training or willingness to undertake restraint training courses.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Senior Children’s Support Worker, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting.
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People.
• A valid UK Driving Licence.
• Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to undergo training.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive hourly pay rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
• Free food while on shift.
• Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings.
• Access to the Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift management.
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Recognition rewards including an Agency Worker of the Month prize and quarterly £500 Golden Ticket draw.
• 24-hour registration process, allowing you to register from home.
• Holiday pay, paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot.
• Contributed pension scheme.

If you are a qualified Children’s Support Worker seeking an impactful role in Porth, apply today!

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