Children's Support Worker

TeacherActive; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day and night shifts

High-demand placements

Ongoing training

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with residential homes across Carmarthenshire to recruit Residential Support Workers for immediate placements. The role is temporary with pay from £14.25 to £16.56 per hour (PAYE).

You’ll work day or night shifts and have high-demand opportunities, with ongoing training and development available.

A DBS (child and adult) or willingness to apply is required, along with driving licence as a highly desirable asset.

Qualifications

• Child & Adult DBS or willingness to apply.
• Experience as a support worker or transferable skills (e.g. care background).
• Strong behaviour management.
• A proactive and adaptable approach.
• SCW registered or willingness to apply.
• Highly desirable – driving licence.

Skills

DBS clearance

Support worker experience

Behaviour management

Proactive approach

SCW registered

Driving licence

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.56 per hour

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: Carmarthenshire

Start Date: Immediate

Pay: From £14.25/hr (PAYE)

TeacherActive work with residential homes across Carmarthenshire and we are looking for support workers with immediate placements available. Demand is high, making now the ideal time to register.

What we offer:

• Day and night shifts
• High-demand placements available now
• Supportive and welcoming environments
• Ongoing training and professional development

What we’re looking for:

• Child & Adult DBS or willingness to apply
• Experience as a support worker or transferable skills e.g care background
• Strong behaviour management
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• SCW registered or willingness to apply
• Highly desirable – driving licence

Why you’ll love the role:

• Make a real impact at a key point in the school year
• Varied, rewarding teaching opportunities
• Competitive pay with flexibility to suit your lifestyle

In return, you’ll receive:

• A dedicated consultant available
• Flexible working to fit around you
• CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression platform
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Referral bonus of up to £100 (T&Cs apply)

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of Tax and National Insurance with no hidden fees.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.