Children's Support Worker - Merthyr

Brook Street UK; Merthyr Tydfil; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social care organization in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Children's Support Worker to provide flexible support to children and young people in various settings. This role offers competitive pay starting at £14 per hour and includes extensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience in a residential care setting and at least a QCF level 2 in Children and Young People.

Benefits

FREE training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a residential care home setting.
• Willing to complete additional training courses where applicable.
• Up to date experience working with children in a similar setting for approx. 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in various settings.
• Participate in training and qualifications advancement.

Skills

Experience working with children

Driving with business insurance

Education

QCF level 2 or above in Children and Young People

Job description

Children's Support Worker

Merthyr Tydfil

Are you an experienced Residential Children's Support Worker or Senior Support Worker looking for extra shifts to expand your skills and experience? Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time hours around your other commitments? And do you want to make lasting and transformative change to the lives of children and young people in your local community?

If so, then Brook Street Social Care has the perfect role for you!

Brook Street Social Care work with a large local organisation that has various services for children and families dotted across the Merthyr area.

You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people in a range of settings such as residential children's homes, respite services, emergency placements, contact centres and local hospitals.

We will support you in your career working with children and young people with an extensive range of FREE training and the opportunity to progress in your career with access to qualifications as well.

Pay rates from £14 an hour (with holiday pay on top!) depending on qualifications, the type of setting that you are working in and the length of time working with us. We pay via PAYE so there are no hidden fees or nasty surprises with umbrella payroll companies!

Full time and part time flexible hours that can work around personal, family, educational commitments.

This is an exciting opportunity for any experienced and qualified Children's Support Worker to gain more experience and extra work in children's settings in the local Merthyr area.

To be considered for the role -

• Previous experience working with children in a residential care home setting.

• Ideally you have at least a QCF level 2 or above in Children and Young People.
• You will be willing to complete additional training courses where applicable.
• You will be a driver with access to your own vehicle and have business insurance.
• Up to date experience working with children in a similar setting for approx. 12 months.

If you are interested in this role or would like some more information, please apply or feel free to call 02920 2247 55 and speak to Sheonagh.