Support Worker Children

Randstad Care; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (PAYE)

Flexible scheduling

Training & Level 3 Care certification

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking a Children's Support Worker in South Wales, Tredegar and nearby areas. You will help looked-after children in residential and community settings, focusing on emotional growth and safety, with trauma-informed approaches.

The role offers full-time block bookings, flexible scheduling, and access to training with Level 3 Care certification paths. Driving licence and right to work in the UK are required. Salary ranges from £16 to £20 per hour (PAYE).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of UK-based care experience with vulnerable youth or looked-after children.
• Valid UK driving licence and car owner.
• Full Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• A compassionate, reliable, and grounded attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children in residential and community setups, focusing on emotional growth and safety.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to support young people with autism, SEMH needs, and childhood adversity.
• Log updates smoothly using Clear Care and book your shifts in seconds on the Randstad Scheduler app.

Skills

Care experience UK

Trauma-informed approach

Driving licence

Tools

Clear Care

Randstad Scheduler app

Job description

Role: Children's Support Worker

Small moments make big differences. Cooking a meal together, helping with homework, or simply staying calm when a young person is expressing big emotions. If you are passionate about giving looked-after children in South Wales, particularly, Tredegar and the surrounding areas the care and respect they deserve, Randstad wants to welcome you to the team.

We offer full-time block bookings, residential shift cover, and community packages that let you work with confidence and peace of mind.

Your Contribution

• Support vulnerable children in residential and community setups, focusing on emotional growth and safety.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to support young people with autism, SEMH needs, and childhood adversity.
• Log updates smoothly using "Clear Care" and book your shifts in seconds on the Randstad Scheduler app.

Requirements

• 1+ years of UK-based care experience with vulnerable youth or looked-after children. (Transferable UK adult complex care background accepted with strong trauma/PACE understanding).
• Valid UK driving license and car owner.
• Full Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• A compassionate, reliable, and grounded attitude.

What We Offer You

• £16.00 to £20.00 per hour plus holiday pay (PAYE).
• Total flexibility-build a schedule that honors your personal life.
• Free professional training and Level 3 Care certification pathways.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.