Childrens Support Worker

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

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker for residential services in Porthcawl, Wales. You will support children and young people daily, helping them reach their potential in a nurturing, safe environment.

The role requires empathy, resilience, and at least 6 months of experience; TMVA restraint training or willingness to train; a valid UK driving licence; an Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one; right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children or in a similar social care setting.
• Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to undergo training.
• Current UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests.
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of the young residents.
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social development.
• Participate in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to leisure parks.
• Protect children from health and safety risks, ensuring their welfare at all times.
• Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual care plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care guidelines and safety procedures.
• Support behaviour management strategies to minimise challenging incidents

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Tools

TMVA Restraint Training

Job description

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Porthcawl, Wales

Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? A leading specialist provider is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their residential services in Porthcawl. This role offers an opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve their full potential in a caring and nurturing environment. If you are resilient, empathetic, and committed to creating meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing of the young residents
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to support children’s social development
• Participate in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to leisure parks
• Protect children from health and safety risks, ensuring their welfare at all times
• Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual care plans
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care guidelines and safety procedures
• Support behaviour management strategies to minimise challenging incidents

Requirements

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children or in a similar social care setting
• Restraint training certification (TMVA) or willingness to undergo trainingValid UK Driving Licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

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