Residential support worker children's services

• Location: Morriston / Plasmarl, Swansea (SA6 8AG)

• Pay: £16.00 to £19.00 per hour (Weekly Pay plus Holiday Pay)

• Job Type: Flexible Temporary and Block Bookings

• Premium Hourly Pay: Earn between £16.00 and £19.00 per hour reflecting your complex care qualifications.

• Refer a Colleague Scheme: Claim a £300 Love2Shop shopping voucher every time you refer a qualifying carer.

• Career Progression: Ongoing training opportunities including positive behaviour management and trauma informed care.

• Tailored Shifts: Pick and choose from day shifts, waking nights, or weekend blocks to suit your life.

• National Agency Security: Benefit from the backing, stability, and extensive placement network of Randstad Care.

Creating a life changing environment for looked after children requires more than standard care giving; it takes patience, consistency, and professional pride. In a specialised care setting, your presence can be the factor that helps a child rebuild confidence and feel safe again.

We are urgently seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Specialists across Morriston and Plasmarl to deliver care in accordance with formal Statements of Purpose and statutory care plans. You will work with children facing complex behavioural and emotional challenges.

This role would perfectly suit individuals who have previously worked as a Residential Care Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Mental Health Assistant, Custody Assistant, or Family Support Worker.

• Build Independent Skills: Empower children by encouraging their involvement in daily choices, personal hygiene, and group activities.

• Ensure Safeguarding: Maintain the highest safety standards across the home, escalating any child welfare concerns immediately.

• Document Outcomes: Maintain detailed, professional records regarding medication administration, daily routines, and behavioural tracking.

• Background: At least 6 months of paid experience inside UK children's residential homes, social work, or supported living.

• Understanding: Strong working knowledge of child development, safeguarding practices, and positive behavioural frameworks.

• Driver: A valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle to safely transport young people across the local community.

If you know an experienced youth support worker or residential care staff member looking for flexible hours, put them in touch with our team. Once they complete their initial qualifying hours, you will receive a £300 Love2Shop voucher to spend at hundreds of retailers, with no limit on referrals.

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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.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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