Children Support worker

TN United Kingdom; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to empower vulnerable children and young people. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support in various social care settings, assisting children in their daily activities and promoting their independence. Your empathetic nature and resilience will help create positive outcomes for those in your care. With excellent pay rates, flexible hours, and opportunities for training, this position offers a fulfilling career path where you can make a real difference in young lives. If you are driven to help others and have the right qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free food while on shift

Weekly pay

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Entry into Golden Ticket draw

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in social care or with children.
• Empathetic and caring nature to support vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily activities and promote independence.
• Provide emotional support and maintain safety in care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate

Current Enhanced DBS

Tools

Driving Licence

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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 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:

• Pay: £13.68 - £27.36 inclusive of holiday pay
• Hours: 08:00-23:00 (Sleep: 23:00-07:00), some Waking Nights available: 22:45-08:15
• Excellent pay rates, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Free food while on shift
• Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
• Support from a specialist consultant
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
• Agency worker of the month prize: £50
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24-hour registration — register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay: paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

What you'll be doing as a Children's Worker:

• Supporting children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Restraint trained or willing to undergo a 3-day restraint training course
• Promoting the young person's independence and wellbeing
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children
• Supporting children in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking to weekends at Butlins
• Protecting children and young people from health and welfare risks
• Providing emotional and practical support within your home
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines to ensure safety
• Supporting and learning to manage challenging behaviour incidents

What you'll need to be a successful Children's Support Worker:

• A desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• At least 6 months experience working with children or in a similar social care setting
• TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• 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, 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. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.