Flexible-Shift Child & Youth Support Worker (Relief)

Vetro Recruitment; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Relief Support Worker to join our client in Pontyclun, South Wales. The role offers flexible shifts and the chance to support children and young people in their daily activities and outings.

You will promote independence, provide emotional and practical support, and help keep care plans up to date while working in a supportive social care environment. Competitive hourly pay of £14.24 plus holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in social care (min 6 months).
• Strong relationship-building skills and resilience in challenging situations.
• Understanding of trauma, homelessness and domestic abuse and their impacts.
• Crisis response awareness and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in daily routines and activities.
• Attend weekends away, holidays and trips with the children.
• Support weekend and evening activities from climbing to baking or trips.
• Promote independence and overall wellbeing.
• Protect children from health and safety risks.
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home.
• Keep care plans and safety guidelines up to date.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and minimise incidents.

Skills

Relationship-building

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Trauma awareness

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Relief Support Worker to join our client in Pontyclun, South Wales. The role offers flexible shifts and the chance to support children and young people in their daily activities and outings.

You will promote independence, provide emotional and practical support, and help keep care plans up to date while working in a supportive social care environment. Competitive hourly pay of £14.24 plus holiday pay.