Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Service

Vetro Recruitment; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Children's Support Worker in Abertillery. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and possess a full driver's licence. With comprehensive training and career development opportunities, this role promises a meaningful career in health and social care.

Benefits

Fully funded NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification

Company pension

28 days of annual leave

Access to shopping, restaurant, and cinema discounts

Comprehensive training package

Career development opportunities

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Essential experience with young people; commitment to making a positive impact.
• Must hold a full driver's licence for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support management during shifts and mentor new staff.
• Encourage the autonomy and activities of young people in care.
• Ensure safety and well-being while maintaining a supportive environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Experience as a Children's Support Worker

Healthcare or social care experience

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27.06.2025

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Job Description:

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a children's residential service in the area of Abertillery as a Senior Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**

We are looking for an ADAPTABLE and ENTHUSIASTIC individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

• Location: Abertillery (NP13 postcode)
• Hours: Full-time
• Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

No two days are ever the same as a Senior Children's Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging but gratifying work!!

Benefits Senior Children's Support Worker:

• Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days of annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package, including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of the Senior Children's Support Worker:

• Lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
• Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
• Encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.
• Keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements of the Senior Children's Support Worker

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People, is ESSENTIAL
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path as a Senior Children's Support Worker within Health & Social Care - this is the job for you!