Children Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food on shift

Weekly payments

Training TMVA/PMVA/PBM

Pension contributions

Career development

Prize draws

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker in Llandrindod Wells to assist vulnerable youths facing homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma, and substance misuse. The role emphasizes fostering independence and wellbeing in a supportive setting.

The position involves working across activities and shifts, including weekends away, with pay offered weekly and opportunities for training and professional development. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Empathy, resilience, and a caring nature.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a social care setting.
• Restraint training (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day course.
• A valid UK Driving Licence.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in their day-to-day activities and interests, fostering independence and resilience.
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to provide consistent support and engagement.
• Promoting the safety, health, and welfare of young people by adhering to care plans and guidelines.
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional and practical needs.
• Ensuring a safe environment by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care procedures and incident management.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring nature

Driving licence

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker

Location: Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales

Salary: £14.24 - £24.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time

Job Description

Our client, a leading social care provider, is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Support Worker to join their team in Llandrindod Wells. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, trauma, and substance misuse. The position involves working within a supportive environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in their day-to-day activities and interests, fostering independence and resilience.
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to provide consistent support and engagement.
• Promoting the safety, health, and welfare of young people by adhering to care plans and guidelines.
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional and practical needs.
• Ensuring a safe environment by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care procedures and incident management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Empathy, resilience, and a caring nature.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a social care setting.
• Restraint training (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day course.
• A valid UK Driving Licence.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive hourly pay rates with weekly payments.
• Free food while on shift.
• Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings.
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Entry into monthly and quarterly prize draws, including a £50 agency worker of the month and a £500 quarterly prize.
• Flexible shifts with a 24-hour registration process.
• Holiday pay, pension contributions, and ongoing career development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.