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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