Children's Support Worker - Waking Nights

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Children's Support Worker for Waking Nights in Cardiff. In this full-time role, you'll support children aged 6-18 with emotional and behavioural challenges, promoting their independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and a full UK driving license. Competitive pay includes enhancements for late-night and weekend shifts. Apply now to join a dedicated team.

Benefits

30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays

50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends

Sleep in Allowance

Free enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience working directly with children.
• Experience dealing with both verbal and physical challenging behaviour.
• Possession of a vehicle with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 6-18 with complex needs.
• Maintain the supported living environment including cooking and cleaning.
• Transport young people to various activities and appointments.

Skills

Experience with children with emotional behaviour disorder

Ability to deal with challenging behaviour

Full UK driving licence

Ability to stay calm in challenging situations

Job description

Children's Support Worker - Waking Nights

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 3EG

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

26/12/2025

About this job

Your New Company: We are looking for experienced and motivated children's support workers (Waking Nights) to join a strong team within the Cardiff region.

You will be ensuring that young people receive personalised and sensitive care that meets their various psychological, physical and health needs.

Your New Role: In the role of children's support worker (waking nights), you will be supporting children aged 6 - 18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs.

You will actively support the individuals to achieve self-advocacy and promote independence.

You will be required to take on key worker responsibilities, building a strong relationship with the young people and implementing their personal care plans.

You will be responsible for maintaining the supported living environment, including helping with cooking and cleaning.

In addition to this, you will provide access to the community, transporting young people to various activities and appointments.

What You'll Need to Succeed: To succeed in the role of children's support worker (waking nights), you will need a minimum of 1 year's experience working directly with children with emotional behaviour disorder and complex needs.

In addition to this, you will need experience dealing with challenging behaviour that can be displayed both verbally and physically.

You will also need the ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations.

It is essential for the role that you have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle with business insurance.

What you'll get in return: 30% enhancement on the hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends Sleep in Allowance Free enhanced DBS check What you need to do now: If you're interested in the role of children's support worker, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 01792485970 and ask for Louis.

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