Trauma‑Informed Children's Support Worker (Flexible Shifts)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free ongoing training

Funded qualifications (Level 3 Care)

Full PAYE benefits

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to young people in residential or community settings. You will work with carers and multidisciplinary teams to create safe, stable environments and document progress regularly.

The role emphasizes empathy, resilience and dependable presence, with opportunities for ad-hoc shifts or steady block bookings, plus funded training and full PAYE benefits.”

Qualifications

• 12 months UK care experience in children’s residential care, CAMHS, or complex youth outreach required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Full UK Right to Work (visa sponsorship is not available).
• Genuine passion for making young people feel safe, heard and cared for.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a therapeutic, compassionate approach in residential care or community packages.
• Use PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to help de-escalate and validate emotions.
• Assist young people with mental health challenges, SEMH needs, and social integration.
• Keep accurate daily records using the Clear Care platform and manage your calendar via the Randstad Scheduler app.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Tools

Clear Care platform

Randstad Scheduler app

Job description

Randstad Care is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to young people in residential or community settings. You will work with carers and multidisciplinary teams to create safe, stable environments and document progress regularly.

The role emphasizes empathy, resilience and dependable presence, with opportunities for ad-hoc shifts or steady block bookings, plus funded training and full PAYE benefits.”