Residential Childrens Support Worker

Austin Fraser; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Children's Residential Support Workers to join their team in Pontypridd. This rewarding role involves supporting vulnerable children and young people in their daily activities, promoting their independence, and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. You'll have the opportunity to engage in various activities, from weekend trips to daily support, making a real difference in their lives. With flexible shifts and excellent pay rates, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are empathetic, resilient, and driven, this could be your ideal job!

Benefits

Free food while on shift

Excellent rates of pay

Weekly pay

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Golden Ticket draw entry

24-hour registration

Vetro contributed pension

Holiday pay options

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a similar Social Care setting.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support children in day-to-day activities and promote their wellbeing.
• Attend activities and trips to enrich children's lives.
• Ensure safety and emotional support for young people.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in Social Care

Tools

Vetro Mobile Booking App

Job description

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 Pontypridd 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: £13.68 - £27.36 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• Location: Pontypridd
• Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12-hour shift pattern, days, nights and sleep-ins available.

Benefits:

• 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
• Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability
• 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
• Vetro contributed pension

The role:

What you'll be doing as a Children's 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 Children's 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.