Children Support Worker for Transitional Services

Vetro Recruitment; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free food while on shift

Training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)

Pension scheme

Holiday pay

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Children's Support Worker to cover waking night shifts in Caerleon, Newport. You will support children in their homes, promoting independence and wellbeing while ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of relevant experience, an empathetic and resilient nature, and a current Enhanced DBS check or the willingness to obtain one. This is a temporary/agency role with weekly pay and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting.
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.
• Current Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their daily activities and interests.
• Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the young people.
• Protecting children from risks to their health and welfare.
• Providing emotional and practical support within the home environment.
• Ensuring safety by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines.
• Managing challenging behaviour and helping to minimise incidents.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Tools

Enhanced DBS (update service)

Job description

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Caerleon, Newport, NP postcode area

Salary: £14.25 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary / Agency

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers for a leading social care provider in Caerleon, Newport. This role involves supporting children in their homes during waking night shifts, providing emotional and practical assistance to promote their independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their daily activities and interests
• Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the young people
• Protecting children from risks to their health and welfare
• Providing emotional and practical support within the home environment
• Ensuring safety by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
• Managing challenging behaviour and helping to minimise incidents

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
• An empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• A current Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Benefits & Work Environment

• Excellent pay rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges
• Flexible shifts from 6pm to 6am (waking nights only)
• 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)
• Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift communication
• Agency worker of the month prize (£50) and quarterly £500 Golden Ticket draw
• Holiday pay (paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot)
• Vetro contributed pension scheme

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.