Childrens Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers in Cardiff. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people, providing essential support and guidance. You'll work in a dynamic environment, engaging in activities that foster independence and well-being. With flexible shifts and excellent pay, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. If you're driven by empathy and a desire to help others, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free food while on shift

Weekly pay

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Golden Ticket draw for £500

Flexible shift patterns

Holiday pay options

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a similar Social Care setting.
• Empathetic and caring nature with a desire to support young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily activities and promote their independence.
• Provide emotional and practical support to young people.
• Ensure safety by maintaining knowledge of care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in Social Care

Enhanced DBS Check

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

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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 enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people?

Vetro Social Care are recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers for Children's homes in Cardiff with immediate starts. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Managers and Support Workers to provide the best possible care for the children in the home.

Overview:

• Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
• Pay: £13.38 - £26.76 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• Location: Cardiff
• Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12-hour shift pattern, days, nights and sleep-ins available.
• Excellent Rates of pay, 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

The role:

What you'll be doing as a Childrens Residential Support Worker

• To support the children and young people in all day-to-day activities and interests
• To promote the young person's independence and wellbeing
• To attend weekends away, holidays and trips away with the Children
• To attend weekend and evening activities to support the children and young people in their interests. This can range from climbing and baking cakes to weekends away in Butlins.
• To protect the children and young people from any risks to their health and welfare
• To provide emotional and practical support to the young people within your home.
• To ensure the safety of young people by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
• To support, overcome and learn to minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging.

The successful candidate:

What you'll need to be successful as a Childrens Residential 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
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are 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 Residential 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.