Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Barry, Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time
Job Description
We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Barry, Wales. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people in a residential setting, contributing to their development and wellbeing within a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Barry, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people in their daily activities and interests
- Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the children
- Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social development
- Participating in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to leisure parks
- Protecting children from health and safety risks, ensuring their welfare at all times
- Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines
- Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and minimising incidents effectively
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Support Worker, you will need:
- 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 attend training
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.24 - £28.48 with regular pay reviews
- Ongoing training, holiday pay, and support from a dedicated team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives in Barry
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Barry, apply today! 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.
