Children Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 19,617 - 39,234; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Free food on shift

Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift ops

Pension

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is looking for a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join our clients' Residential Services in Cwmbran. You will help vulnerable children with daily activities, promote wellbeing, and support their full potential through compassionate care and practical assistance.

The role requires at least 6 months of relevant experience, empathy and resilience, and a willingness to undertake TMVA restraint training. A valid UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or in a similar social care setting.
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.
• Restraint training TMVA or willingness to undertake a 3-day training course.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in daily activities and interests.
• Promote independence and wellbeing of young residents.
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with children.
• Support children in weekend and evening activities and outings.
• Protect children from health and welfare risks.
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents.

Skills

Empathy

Experience with children

Resilience

Driving licence

Job description

Children's Support Worker

Location: Cwmbran, Torfaen, UK

Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Job Description: Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their Children's Residential Services in Cwmbran. This role offers an engaging opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve their full potential through compassionate care and practical support. If you are resilient, empathetic, and driven to create meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and wellbeing of young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with children
• Support children in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to Butlins
• Protect children from health and welfare risks
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents

Requirements

• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or in a similar social care setting
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• Restraint trained or willing to undertake a 3-day restraint training course (TMVA)
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay, with weekly payments 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)
• Agency worker of the month prize of £50
• Entry into quarterly prize draw to win £500
• 24-hour registration process from the comfort of your home
• Weekly or accumulated holiday pay
• Vetro contributed pension

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.