Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is hiring a Children's Residential Support Worker in Corwen, Denbighshire. The role involves supporting young people aged 8-18 with complex needs in a nurturing home environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in children's residential care and a full UK driving licence, with a salary of £26,291 - £27,996 plus per-sleep pay.

Benefits

4-week paid induction

Fully funded Level 3 qualification

Free meals and parking during shifts

31 days annual leave

Team building events

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care or adult mental health/challenging behaviour support.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Aged 21+ due to Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor young people to build confidence and independence.
• Create a safe and fun environment.
• Promote emotional and behavioural development.
• De-escalate challenging behaviour calmly.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and families.

Skills

Experience in children’s residential care

Passion for supporting young people

Resilience and empathy

UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Children's Residential Support Worker - Corwen, Denbighshire

Salary: £26,291 - £27,996 + £67.50 per sleep

Contract: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: 40 per week + sleeps | Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off

Location: Corwen, Denbighshire

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you caring, resilient, and passionate about helping young people thrive? Join a beautiful rural children\'s home near Corwen and support young people aged 8-18 with complex needs and behaviours. You\'ll work in a therapeutic, family-style environment where compassion, patience, and teamwork make a real impact. Whether you\'re already experienced in children\'s residential care or come from an adult mental health or challenging behaviour background — if you\'re ready to change lives, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What’s in It for You

• Salary: £26,291 - £27,996 + £67.50 per sleep
• 4-week paid induction and fully funded Level 3 Children & Young People qualification
• Free meals and parking while on shift
• 31 days\' annual leave
• Team building events and paid social activities
• Employee recognition and refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Clear career progression with one of the UK\'s leading therapeutic childcare providers
• Get paid to do what you love — arts & crafts, baking, football, cinema trips, and more!

Your Role

• Support and mentor young people to build confidence, independence, and life skills
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment
• Promote emotional and behavioural development
• De-escalate challenging behaviour calmly and professionally
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, and professionals
• Help maintain the warm, homely feel of the service

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in children\'s residential care or adult mental health/challenging behaviour support (essential/desirable mix)
• Full UK driving licence - essential (you\'ll drive young people to school and activities)
• Aged 21+ - essential (per Ofsted regulations)
• Passion, resilience, and empathy - above all else

Why Join Us?

This isn\'t just a job, it\'s a rewarding career with purpose. Join an organisation that truly values its people, invests in professional growth, and celebrates the incredible work you do every single day.

Sound like your dream role? Click APPLY NOW - the Vetro Recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business for temporary staff and an employment agency for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer - all applications are considered on merit