Childrens Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Bridgend, Bridgend County, Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time

Job Description:
Our client, a leading social care provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their residential services in Bridgend. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people who have been taken into care, supporting their development and wellbeing within a nurturing environment.

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

Supporting children and young people in all aspects of their daily activities and interests.
Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to promote independence and enjoyment.
Providing emotional and practical support to enhance the young people's wellbeing.
Ensuring the safety of children by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines.
Supporting children during behaviour challenges and helping to minimise incidents.
Promoting positive outcomes through empathetic, caring, and resilient support.

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.
An empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.
At least 6 months' experience working with children or within a similar social care setting.
TMVA or willingness to undergo restraint training.
Valid UK Driving Licence.
Current Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
The right to work in the UK.

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.
Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
Recognition schemes including agency worker of the month and quarterly £500 prize draw.
Flexible working hours with shifts from 07:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00 for waking nights.
Holiday pay, pension contributions, and ongoing career development.

If you are a qualified Children’s Support Worker looking for an impactful role in Bridgend, apply today!

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