Childrens Support Worker

Overview

Children’s Support Worker (Residential Children’s Home) — Near Aberdare (CF44). Pay: £14.24 – £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). Shifts: 08:00–22:00 or 13:00–22:00. Type: Temporary / agency shifts. Driver required: Yes (UK licence).

About the role

Vetro Social Care is recruiting Children’s Support Workers to support young people in a residential children’s service. You’ll work as part of a staff team (including 2:1 support where required), helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

The home

• Registered to support up to 4 young people
• Located approximately 6 miles from Aberdare
• 6 bedrooms total: 4 for young people and 2 for staff (including 1 en-suite)
• 1 bathroom and 1 shower room for young people
• Comfortable communal spaces including a lounge
• Kitchen/diner
• Extensive grounds

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines, activities and hobbies
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Providing emotional and practical support within the home
• Keeping young people safe by following care plans, risk assessments and guidance
• Supporting with behaviours that may be challenging and helping to reduce incidents
• Supporting with evenings/weekends, activities and occasional trips (where required)

What you’ll need

• Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children/young people (or similar social care setting)
• UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Restraint training (TMVA/PMVA or similar) or willingness to complete a 3-day course

What you’ll get with Vetro

• Excellent hourly rates + weekly pay
• Free food while on shift
• Mobile booking app to manage availability and shifts
• Support from a specialist consultant
• Free online training + subsidised practical training (TMVA/PMVA/PBM)
• Holiday pay (weekly or holiday pot) + pension contributions
• Incentives (Worker of the Month / Golden Ticket draw)

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