Young Persons Support Worker

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker
Location: Bridgend, Bridgend County, Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 inclusive of holiday pay (DOE)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? As a Young Persons Support Worker in Bridgend, you’ll support children and young people who may be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health challenges, and trauma. This Young Persons Support Worker role in Bridgend offers meaningful work, strong support, and excellent pay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people in day-to-day activities and interests as a Young Persons Support Worker in Bridgend
• Promote independence and wellbeing, helping young people build confidence and stability
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips away with the children as part of the Young Persons Support Worker role in Bridgend
• Support weekend and evening activities (e.g., climbing, baking cakes, and trips)
• Protect young people from risks to their health and welfare
• Provide emotional and practical support within the young person’s home
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines to ensure safety
• Support, overcome, and help minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging

Requirements:

• A desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or in a similar social care setting
• TMVA (Restraint Training) certificate, or willingness to undergo the 3-day course
• Valid UK driving licence (required)
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

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.