Temporary/Relief Support Worker - Maesteg Area - Waking nights

Job Title: Children's Support Worker (Relief/Temporary)
Location: Maesteg, Bridgend, Wales
Salary: £14.24 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) / £76 per sleep-in shift

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? Our client, a leading specialist provider, is seeking compassionate and adaptable Children's Support Workers in the Maesteg area. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with diverse needs. If you are committed to promoting independence and wellbeing, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute meaningfully while fitting work around your schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children
• Support and participate in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or weekends away in holiday parks
• Promote the independence and wellbeing of young people
• Maintain safety and adhere to care plans and guidelines
• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents
• Support children in all aspects of their care and development

Requirements:

• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a social care setting
• Relationship-building skills and resilience
• Understanding of trauma, homelessness, and domestic abuse impacts
• Crisis response awareness and emotional resilience
• Empathetic, caring, and adaptable nature
• TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate (or willingness to undergo training)
• Valid UK driving licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

If you want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re right for this Children's Support Worker role, then 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.