Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Brecon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is urgently seeking Relief/Temporary Children's Support Workers for the Brecon Area, Powys, Wales. You will support children and young people with daily routines, promoting independence and wellbeing in safe home environments.

Flexibility is offered with shift options. Candidates should have at least 6 months' experience with children, a valid UK driving licence, and an Enhanced DBS. Sleep-in payments of £76 apply as applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience working with children or in a similar social care setting.
• Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily activities, routines and interests.
• Promote independence and wellbeing within the home.
• Attend weekends away, holidays and trips with the children.
• Support, supervision and transport for weekend and evening activities.
• Protect children from risks to health and welfare.
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour with care and restraint training as required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Empathy

Crisis awareness

Driving licence

Enhanced DBS

Right to work in UK

Job description

Job Title: Relief/Temporary Children's Support Worker

Location: Brecon Area, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary: £14.24 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) + £76 per sleep in (DOE)

Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact on your own terms? Vetro is urgently seeking compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Relief/Temporary Children's Support Workers for the Brecon Area, Powys, Wales. This Relief/Temporary Children's Support Worker role in the Brecon Area offers meaningful work, flexible shift options, and the opportunity to support children and young people in day-to-day life.

As a Relief/Temporary Children's Support Worker in the Brecon Area, you'll help create safe, supportive routines while promoting independence, wellbeing, and emotional security.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily activities, interests, and routines as a Relief/Temporary Children's Support Worker in the Brecon Area
• Promote independence and wellbeing within the home
• Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips away with the children
• Support weekend and evening activities, including outings and in-home activities
• Protect children and young people from risks to health and welfare
• Provide emotional and practical support within the home
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines to support safety
• Support, overcome, and help minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging
• Be Restraint Trained or willing to complete the required training course

Requirements

• At least 6 months' experience working with children or within a similar social care setting (required for Relief/Temporary Children's Support Worker roles in the Brecon Area)
• Ability to build strong relationships with young people
• Understanding of trauma, including impacts of homelessness, domestic abuse, and trauma
• Forward-thinking approach to crisis response
• Emotional resilience- remain calm and collected in challenging situations
• Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate (or willingness to undertake training)
• Valid UK driving licence
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.