Children Support Worker - Temp to perm contract

Vetro Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Free parking

Training (TMVA/PMVA/PBM)

Golden Ticket £500 quarterly

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a leading social care provider. This temp-to-perm role offers the chance to support young people to move into independent living, work, or study within a safe and inclusive environment.

The role involves day-to-day emotional and practical support, empowering independence, and working with the team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children or in a social care setting.
• Ability to engage with young people and build relationships.
• Understanding of trauma, homelessness and domestic abuse.
• TMVA restraint training certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people.
• Motivating and empowering young individuals to gain independence.
• Providing support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Relationship-building

Engagement with young people

Trauma-informed awareness

Education

TMVA Restraint Training Certificate

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Job Title

Support Worker (Temp to Perm)

Location

Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary

£14.24 - 28.48 including holiday

(12 weeks temporary work which can lead to a permanent position after 12 weeks).

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a leading social care provider in Merthyr Tydfil. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives by providing holistic support within a safe and inclusive environment. The position involves working closely with young people to help them transition into independent living, employment, or education.

Key Responsibilities

• Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people.
• Motivating and empowering young individuals to gain independence.
• Providing support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience working with children or within a similar social care setting.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with young people.
• An understanding of trauma, homelessness, and domestic abuse.
• A TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• A current 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 pay rate of £14.24 per hour, with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
• Free food while on shift and a variety of work settings within social care and healthcare.
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Free online and subsidised practical training (including TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter.
• 24-hour registration process, flexible shifts, and holiday pay.
• Vetro contributed pension scheme.
• Additional benefits include free parking, discounted or free food, and sick pay.

Further Information

If you are a compassionate and resilient Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Merthyr Tydfil, in making a real difference in young people's lives.

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