Residential Children's Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Residential Children's Support Workers in Pontardawe. In this fulfilling role, you'll empower vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes through daily support and engaging activities. With flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those in care. Join a supportive team and enjoy perks like free training and a chance to win exciting prizes. If you're passionate about nurturing young lives, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Shift Patterns

Free Online Training

Subsidised Practical Training

Weekly Pay

Agency Worker of the Month Prize

Golden Ticket Draw

Holiday Pay

24-Hour Registration

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working with children or in a similar setting.
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature.

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily activities and promote their independence.
• Attend activities and trips to enhance children's wellbeing.
• Ensure safety by maintaining knowledge of care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caregiving

Communication

Education

Experience in Social Care

Enhanced DBS Check

Tools

Driving License

Job description

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Location:

Pontardawe, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to enable children and young people who are being supported in care services 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 Residential Children's Support Workers for Children's services in Pontardawe, on an agency basis. 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:

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  Title: Residential Children's Support Worker
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  Pay: £13.68 - £27.36 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
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  Location: Pontardawe
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  Hours: Flexible shift pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12-hour shift pattern, days, nights and sleep-ins available.
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  Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
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  Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
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  Support from a specialist consultant
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  Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
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  Agency worker of the month prize £50
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  Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
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  24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
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  Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

The role:
What you'll be doing as a residential Children's Support Worker

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  To support the children and young people in all day-to-day activities and interests
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  To promote the young person's independence and wellbeing
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  To attend weekends away, holidays and trips away with the Children
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  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.
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  To protect the children and young people from any risks to their health and welfare
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  To provide emotional and practical support to the young people within your home.
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  To ensure the safety of young people by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines.
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  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 Children's Residential Support Worker

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  A desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
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  Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
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  At least 6 months experience of working with children or within a similar Social Care setting
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  Valid UK Driving Licence
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  Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one
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  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 clients. Vetro is an equal opportunity employer and decisions are made on merit alone.