Children Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Barry, South Wales, CF62 7XX

Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Our client, a leading social care provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their residential services in Barry. This role offers an opportunity to support children and young people in a nurturing environment, helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Children's Support Worker based in Barry, your daily duties will include:

Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day activities and interests.
Promoting independence and wellbeing through personalised care plans.
Attending trips, weekends away, and activities to enrich the young people's experiences.
Providing emotional and practical support to ensure their safety and development.
Assisting with behaviour management and incident minimisation, following care guidelines.
Attending training sessions, including restraint training, to enhance your skills.
Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans.

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

A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for children and young people.
Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.
At least 6 months' experience working with children or within a similar social care setting.
A valid UK Driving Licence.
A current Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to attend training.

Benefits & Work Environment:

Competitive hourly pay rates, with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
Flexible shifts, including long days, sleep-ins, and waking nights.
Free food while on shift.
Access to online and practical training, including TMVA, PMVA, and PBM courses.
Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
Entry into prize draws, including a quarterly £500 Golden Ticket.
Holiday pay, pension contributions, and ongoing career development opportunities.

If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an impactful role in Barry, apply today! Join a team committed to supporting children and young people to thrive.

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.