Children Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Ebbw Vale, ** Blaenau Gwent**, NP23

Salary: £14.25 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary / Agency

Job Description
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client, a leading provider of children’s residential services, is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their team in Ebbw Vale. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children in a supportive environment, helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Ebbw Vale, your daily duties will include:

Supporting children and young people with their daily activities and interests
Promoting independence and overall wellbeing of the children in your care
Attending trips, weekends away, and organised activities to support social development
Providing emotional and practical support to young people in line with care plans
Ensuring the safety and welfare of children by adhering to guidelines and protocols
Assisting in behaviour management and de-escalation when necessary
Participating in training and development opportunities, including restraint training if not already qualified

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Support Worker, you will need:

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

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive hourly rates with regular pay reviews
Weekly pay and holiday pay, either weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
Free food while on shift
Support from a dedicated specialist consultant
Free online and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
Access to the Vetro Mobile Booking App for shift management
Entry into monthly and quarterly prize draws, including a £500 quarterly prize
Contributing pension scheme
Flexible working hours, including evening and weekend shifts

If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity in Ebbw Vale, apply today!

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.