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Vetro Recruitment

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Hereford

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in social care or with young people (preferred but not essential), be over 23, a driver, empathetic, and possess strong listening and communication skills.
  • You will support young people in activities, manage challenging behaviors, ensure safety, promote independence, and build relationships with staff, parents, and professionals involved in their care.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or within a similar social care setting or with Young People is desirable but not essential
  • MUST be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
  • You must be over the age of 23
  • You MUST be an empathetic and relatable person, have good listening and communication skills, and a natural instinct to help others

Responsibilities

  • To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
  • To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
  • To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
  • Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
  • Provide support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
  • Maintain a safe environment for young people.
  • Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
  • Supporting poor behaviour safely and sympathetically.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Children's Support Worker position?

The salary range for the Children's Support Worker position is £27,336 - £30,336, which includes a sleep allowance.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role involves full-time hours of 39 hours per week, equating to 169 hours a month, with part-time hours also available.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Yes, a full driver's license and access to a car are mandatory, as you will be required to transport the young people.

What age group will I be working with as a Children's Support Worker?

You will be supporting young people between the ages of 14-17.

Are there any specific qualifications needed for this role?

Experience as a Children's Support Worker or in a similar social care setting is desirable but not essential. However, you must be over the age of 23 and have strong empathetic and communication skills.

What benefits are offered to Children's Support Workers?

Benefits include free meals while on shift, opportunities for earning maximization and career development, a company pension, access to discounts, casual dress code, and comprehensive training including ongoing professional development.

Will I be expected to handle challenging behaviors?

Yes, you will be required to deal with challenging behaviors as needed and support the young people safely and sympathetically.

How will I be working with other professionals in this role?

You will develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, parents, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals involved in the young people’s lives.

What kind of activities will I be involved in with the young people?

You will engage the young people in various activities such as fishing, football, computer games, movie nights, and arts and crafts, while also encouraging them to take responsibility for their own lives.

Vetro Recruitment

Our mission is to provide a clear and transparent recruitment service to the social care, nursing & education sectors.

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vetro Recruitment’s mission is to be the most recommended Health, Social Care and Education recruitment agency in the UK. We believe the hundreds of 5-star reviews left by our clients and agency workers illustrate we are delivering on our mission. **4-day week employer** Our business is built around nurturing our 3 C’s, Clients, Candidates (agency workers), and Colleagues. In order to continue to provide an outstanding level of service and deliver on our mission, we must look after all three. Underpinning this delivery is living by our company core values. Honest and trustworthy Investors in people Professional and reliable Ethical Experts in our field Progressive and innovative Striving for perfection Placing with pride Having fun Why work with us? As an approved supplier to all major public and private frameworks as well as multiple SME’s, we can offer a huge variety of temporary and permanent opportunities to those seeking work in our sectors. We value our agency workers and offer a highly competitive benefits package including: Free Weekly PAYE Pay Flexible Hours Fantastic Rates of Pay Holiday Pay & Contributed Pension Ongoing Comprehensive Training Vetro shift booking app 24/7 Support Line Golden Ticket Draw to Win £500 quarterly Public frameworks we are approved on: NHS Wales Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework NHS Crown Commercial - Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6161) The NPS Supply Teachers Framework for Wales Crown Commercial - Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff in Educational Establishments (RM3826) If you are an organisation looking to partner with a specialist recruitment agency that gives you access to the leading talent in your sector and allows you time to do what you do best, partner with us today. Quality Safeguarding is our number 1 priority. We have numerous quality stamps that highlight our robust processes and compliance procedures. REC Gold standard audited NHS audited BEIS audited ISO9001(in progress)