Children Support worker

Vetro Recruitment; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is looking for passionate Children's Support Workers in Abergavenny to impact young lives positively. This role involves 2:1 support for children in residential settings, promoting their wellbeing and independence, with various engaging activities including trips and practical support. A valid driving licence, TMVA training, and a caring nature are essential for this opportunity. Join us in making a real difference!

Benefits

Free food while on shift

Weekly pay and holiday pay options

Online training and subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Participation in quarterly draw for £500

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in Social Care or with children.
• Desire for positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily activities and promote their independence.
• Attend weekend and evening activities with children.
• Ensure the safety of children by following care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring nature

Education

TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate

Job description

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Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people?
Vetro Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers for Children Residential Services. You will be working 2:1 with other staff members and children in their Homes.
Overview:

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  Title: Children's Support Worker
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  Pay: £13.68 - £28.40 inclusive of holiday pay
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  Location - Abergavenny
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  Time : 08:00- 23:00, Sleep - finishing 09:30.
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  You must have a Driving Licence
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  Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
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  Free food while on shift
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  Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
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  Support from a specialist consultant
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  Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM)
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  Agency worker of the month prize £50
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  Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
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  24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
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  Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

What you'll be doing as a Childrens Worker:

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  To support the children and young people in all day to day activities and interests
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  Restraint Trained, or be willing to undergo the 3 day course.
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  To promote the young persons independence and wellbeing
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  To attend weekends away, holidays and trips away with the Children
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  To attend weekend and evening activities to support the children and young people in their interests. This can range from climbing and baking cakes to weekends away in Butlins.
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  To protect the children and young people from any risks to their health and welfare
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  To provide emotional and practical support to the young people within your home.
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  To ensure the safety of young people by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
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  To support, overcome and learn to minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging.

What you'll need to have to be a successful Childrens Support Worker

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  A desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
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  Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
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  At least 6 months experience of working with children or within a similar Social Care setting
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  TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate
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  Valid UK Driving Licence
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  Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one
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  The right to work in the UK

Do you want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people? If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. If you think you're right for this Children's Support Worker role, then click the 'apply' button below. 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.