Children Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Swansea, Wales. Salary ranges from £14.24 to £28.48 per hour (DOE) with flexible hours and a supportive team environment.

You will assist children and young people with daily activities, promote independence, and participate in trips and activities, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans. Candidates should have at least 6 months' experience in social care, a valid UK driving licence, an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to

Qualifications

• Empathy, care, and resilience to support vulnerable children and young people.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS and meet right to work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily activities and interests.
• Promote independence and wellbeing for residents.
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children.
• Ensure safety by following care plans and guidelines.
• Provide emotional and practical support to young people.
• Support behaviour management and minimise incidents.
• Keep knowledge of care plans and safety procedures up to date.

Skills

Empathetic

Resilient

Genuine desire to help children

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Swansea, Wales, UK

Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (DOE)

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading specialist provider of social care, is seeking dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to join their team in Swansea. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, helping vulnerable children and young people thrive. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to creating meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children, including activities like climbing, baking, or trips to Butlins
• Ensure the safety and protection of children by following care plans and guidelines
• Provide emotional and practical support to young people
• Support behaviour management and minimise incidents of challenging behaviour
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety procedures

Requirements

• Genuine 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
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

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.