Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Free food on shift

Training provided (TMVA/PMVA/PBM)

Prize draws (monthly/quarterly)

Flexible shifts

Holiday pay and pension contributions

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales. The role supports vulnerable young people facing homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma and substance misuse, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include helping with daily activities, attending trips, ensuring safety, and supporting in behaviour management. Requires 6 months’ social care experience, TMVA training or willingness to undertake, and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Empathy and resilience.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in social care or working with children.
• Willingness to undertake TMVA restraint training (or already trained).
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS check (on update service or willing to obtain).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in day-to-day activities and fostering independence.
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to provide engagement.
• Promoting safety and welfare by following care plans and guidelines.
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional and practical needs.
• Maintaining safe environments with up-to-date care procedures and incident management.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring nature

UK Driving Licence

Enhanced DBS

Right to work in UK

6+ months social care experience

Job description

Job Title: Young Persons Support Worker

Location: Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales

Salary: £14.24 - £24.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time

Our client, a leading social care provider, is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Support Worker to join their team in Llandrindod Wells. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, trauma, and substance misuse. The position involves working within a supportive environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in their day-to-day activities and interests, fostering independence and resilience.
• Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips to provide consistent support and engagement.
• Promoting the safety, health, and welfare of young people by adhering to care plans and guidelines.
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional and practical needs.
• Ensuring a safe environment by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care procedures and incident management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Empathy, resilience, and a caring nature.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a social care setting.
• Restraint training (TMVA) or willingness to undertake a 3-day course.
• A valid UK Driving Licence.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive hourly pay rates with weekly payments.
• Free food while on shift.
• Variety of work across different social care and healthcare settings.
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Entry into monthly and quarterly prize draws, including a £50 agency worker of the month and a £500 quarterly prize.
• Flexible shifts with a 24-hour registration process.
• Holiday pay, pension contributions, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.