Children Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Merthyr, Wales, UK

Salary: £14.50 - £29 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Employment Type: Temporary / Part-time

Job Description:
We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join a residential care setting in Merthyr, Wales. This role offers an opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people, helping them develop independence and ensuring their safety and wellbeing within a nurturing environment.

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

Supporting children and young people in all daily activities and interests
Attending weekends away, holidays, and trips with the children
Promoting independence and wellbeing of young people
Assisting with weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking or trips to Butlins
Protecting children from health and welfare risks
Providing emotional and practical support to young people in your care
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of care plans and safety guidelines
Supporting the team to minimise challenging behaviour incidents

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

A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
Empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
TMVA - Restraint Training Certificate or willingness to undergo the 3-day course
Valid UK Driving Licence
Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK

Benefits & Work Environment:

Competitive hourly rates, with weekly pay and no payroll charges
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 quarterly £500 Golden Ticket draw and agency worker of the month prize (£50)
24-hour registration process from your home
Weekly or accumulated holiday pay
Vetro contributed pension

If you are a qualified Children’s Support Worker seeking an impactful role in Merthyr, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all decisions are made on merit.