Childrens Support Worker
Randstad · Pontypool, Wales
Childrens Support Worker at Randstad, based in Pontypool, Wales, paying £16.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Location
- Pontypool, Wales
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 4 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Support Worker
About 16% above the going rate for support worker
Reference PR-1539134
About the role
Job Title: Community & Residential Child Care Assistant
Location: Cwmbran, Pontypool and across South Wales
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
Contract: consistent agency work - full time hours available or flexible working - you choose!
Join South Wales' Most Trusted Children's Services Provider
Randstad is expanding its Tailored Localised Care Service and requires compassionate Children's Support Workers for residential and community-based assignments across South Wales. We connect experienced practitioners with tailored support packages that prioritise continuity and quality support that deliver the best outcomes for young people.
Summary of Duties
Delivering targeted care packages for vulnerable young people.
Assisting with community outings, life skill building, and social activities.
Supporting young people recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Working alongside multi-agency teams, social workers, and care managers.
- Providing emotional support to children who can present with challenging behaviours
Essential Criteria
Prior experience in supporting vulnerable children or adults in complex settings, or specialised social care environments.
Familiarity with Autism, ADHD, Social Emotional and Behavioural Challenges, behavioural management, or mental health interventions.
Resilience, empathy, and strict adherence to safeguarding procedures.
Employment Package
Earn: £16.00 to £20.00 per hour.
100% PAYE: Transparent pay options to suit your preferences.
Development: Free access to NVQ Level 3 training and Team Teach certifications.
Support: Backed by an established agency recognised across South Wales.
About Randstad Social Care
Randstad holds long-standing, preferred-supplier relationships with local authorities and private childcare organisations across South Wales. Our team prides itself on operational integrity, ethical recruitment, and a track record of delivering high-quality staffing solutions. When you join Randstad, you align with a respected brand dedicated to raising standards in youth social care.
How to Apply
Take the next step in your social care career-apply today.
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.
experience
Children services
skills
be able to manage challenging situations
Reference: PR-1539134 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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