Childrens Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Barry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Barry is seeking a Children's Support Worker to assist young people in their homes, promoting independence and wellbeing. The role requires a driving licence and experience in social care, along with a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People. Applicants should be empathetic and resilient, and willing to undergo restraint training. This position offers a pay range of £14.50 - £29 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience of working with children or in a similar social care setting.
• Must hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the children and young people in day-to-day activities.
• Promote the young person's independence and wellbeing.
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home.

Skills

Empathetic

Caring

Resilient

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 qualified in Children and Young People

Tools

Driving Licence

TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate

Job description

Overview

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 enrich and 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.

Title: Children\'s Support Worker

Pay: £14.50 - £29 inclusive of holiday pay

Location: Porth

Time: 10:00 - Sleep - 10:00

You must have a Driving Licence and be level 3 qualified in Children and Young People

This role is offered through Vetro Recruitment. Vetro 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.

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

• Support the children and young people in all day-to-day activities and interests
• Be restraint trained, or be willing to undergo the 3-day course
• Promote the young person\'s independence and wellbeing
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children
• Attend weekend and evening activities to support the children and young people in their interests, from activities like climbing and baking to weekends away in venues such as Butlins
• Protect the children and young people from risks to their health and welfare
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home
• Ensure safety by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
• Support, overcome, and learn to minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging

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 of working with children or within a similar social care setting
• TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing 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, then 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 with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.