Youth Support Worker - Trauma-Informed & Flexible Shifts

Vetro Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food on shift

Vetro pension scheme

Free parking

Weekly pay

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a leading social care provider. You will help young people with emotional and practical support to transition into independent living, education or employment within a safe, inclusive environment.

The role is temporary for 12 weeks with a view to permanency. The pay is £14.24 to £28.48 per hour including holiday, with weekly pay, flexible shifts, and access to training and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience with children or social care.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Understanding of trauma, homelessness and domestic abuse.
• TMVA - Restraint Training certificate or willingness to obtain.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Offer day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people.
• Motivate and empower young individuals to gain independence.
• Provide support and advice in line with support plans and keyworker requests.
• Collaborate as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Child care

Relationship building

Trauma awareness

Restraint training

Driving licence

DBS check

Tools

TMVA training

PMVA training

PBM training

Job description

Vetro Recruitment in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a leading social care provider. You will help young people with emotional and practical support to transition into independent living, education or employment within a safe, inclusive environment.

The role is temporary for 12 weeks with a view to permanency. The pay is £14.24 to £28.48 per hour including holiday, with weekly pay, flexible shifts, and access to training and benefits.