Childrens Support Worker

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:
Our client, a leading social care provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their residential services in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff, your daily duties will include:

Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day activities and interests.
Promoting independence and emotional wellbeing through personalised care plans.
Attending trips, holidays, and activities such as climbing, baking, or weekends away to enrich their experiences.
Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by adhering to care guidelines and risk assessments.
Providing emotional and practical support, especially during challenging behaviour episodes.
Assisting with behaviour management and incident minimisation, including restraint training if qualified.

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.
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 undertake a 3-day restraint training course.

Benefits & Work Environment:

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
Free food while on shift.
Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings.
Access to the Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift communication.
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 draws.
Flexible working hours including days, sleep-ins, and waking nights.
Holiday pay, pension contributions, and ongoing career development opportunities.

If you are a qualified Children’s Support Worker looking for an impactful role in Cardiff, 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.