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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