Young Persons Support Worker - Temp to perm contract

Vetro Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Golden Ticket prize

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Free parking

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Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Merthyr Tydfil to help young people transition to independent living, education or employment. You will provide emotional and practical support within a safe, inclusive environment and work as part of a proactive team.

The role requires trauma-informed understanding, DBS clearance, a current UK driving licence, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers weekly pay, training opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Competenze

• 6 months experience in children or social care
• Strong relationship-building with young people
• Understanding of trauma, homelessness and domestic abuse
• TMVA/Restraint Training Certificate or willingness to obtain
• UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain
• Right to work in the UK

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people
• Motivate and empower independence in daily living, education or employment
• Follow support plans and keyworker requests to guide care
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care

Conoscenze

Relationship-building

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed care

UK Driving Licence

Enhanced DBS check

Strumenti

TMVA/PMVA training

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Job Title: Support Worker (Temp to Perm)

Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary: £14.24 - 28.48 including holiday (12 weeks temporary work which can lead to a permanent position after 12 weeks).

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a leading social care provider in Merthyr Tydfil. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives by providing holistic support within a safe and inclusive environment. The position involves working closely with young people to help them transition into independent living, employment, or education.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Support Worker based in Merthyr Tydfil, your daily duties will include:

• Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people.
• Motivating and empowering young individuals to gain independence.
• Providing support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
• Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful as a Support Worker, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months experience working with children or within a similar social care setting.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with young people.
• An understanding of trauma, homelessness, and domestic abuse.
• A TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• A current 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 pay rate of £14.24 per hour, with weekly pay and no payroll charges.
• Free food while on shift and a variety of work settings within social care and healthcare.
• Support from a dedicated specialist consultant.
• Free online and subsidised practical training (including TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter.
• 24-hour registration process, flexible shifts, and holiday pay.
• Vetro contributed pension scheme.
• Additional benefits include free parking, discounted or free food, and sick pay.

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.