Children Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Ogmore Vale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meals on shift

Vetro Mobile Booking App

Free online training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)

£500 quarterly prize draws

Holiday pay

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Children's Support Worker in Wales. The role focuses on supporting children in residential services, promoting independence and safety through personalised care plans. You will engage in activities and outings while maintaining high welfare standards.

Experience with children, a valid UK driving licence, and an Enhanced DBS are required. Training in TMVA is available, with potential for ongoing support and development through the Vetro network.

Qualifications

• Empathy, resilience and a caring nature are essential.
• At least 6 months’ experience with children or in a similar social care setting.
• UK Driving Licence is required.
• Enhanced DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.
• TMVA restraint training or willingness to undertake a 3‑day course.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with day‑to‑day activities and interests.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through personalised care plans.
• Attend weekends away, holidays and trips to support activities.
• Ensure safety and welfare by following care guidelines and risk assessments.
• Provide emotional and practical support to help children overcome challenges.
• Assist with behaviour management and de‑escalation when necessary.
• Participate in activities like climbing, baking or outings to enhance experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring nature

Driving licence

Education

Enhanced DBS (update service)

Tools

TMVA restraint training

Job description

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Tonyrefil, Caerphilly, Wales / South Wales / CF40 Postcode Area

Salary: £13.68 - £28.40 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading social care provider, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their residential services in Tonyrefil. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children in a supportive environment, helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day activities and interests.
• Promoting independence and wellbeing through personalised care plans.
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social and recreational activities.
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by adhering to care guidelines and risk assessments.
• Providing emotional and practical support to help children overcome challenges and develop resilience.
• Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Participating in activities such as climbing, baking, or outings to enhance children’s experiences.

Requirements & Qualifications

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

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
• Free food while on shift.
• Variety of work across different social care 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).
• Entry into monthly and quarterly prize draws, including a £500 quarterly prize.
• Holiday pay, paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot.
• Vetro contributed pension scheme.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all decisions are made on merit.