Chidrens support worker

Randstad · Swansea, Wales

Chidrens support worker at Randstad, based in Swansea, Wales, paying £14.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£14.00 - £20.00 per hour
Location
Swansea, Wales
Contract
Temporary
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
22 Dec 2026
Sector
Support Worker

Bang in line with the market for support worker

Reference PR-1549182

About the role

Childrens Residential Support Worker
  • Location: Morriston / Clydach, Swansea

  • Pay: £14.00 to £20.00 per hour (Weekly Pay)

  • Job Type: Flexible Temporary and Block Bookings


The Perks
  • Premium Earnings: Competitive pay scales ranging from £14.00 to £20.00 per hour via a clear PAYE framework.

  • Generous Bonuses: Gain £300 in shopping vouchers for every single carer you introduce to our workforce bank.

  • Local Authority Access: Direct placement opportunities through our strong partnerships with local councils.

  • Complete Rota Freedom: Select day, night, or weekend shifts that perfectly balance your home life.

  • Career Growth: Opportunities to gain experience in specialized children care settings.

Entering a crisis placement can be a frightening experience for a vulnerable young person. During these vital transition periods, having a empathetic and structured professional by their side can transform their entire journey.

We are actively expanding our support teams across Morriston and Clydach. We are seeking energetic carers to support children dealing with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties in specialised residential homes.

We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in similar roles, including Support Worker, Care Assistant, Education Assistant, Key Worker, Crisis Support Worker, or Childcare Practitioner.


How you will make a difference
  • Create Structure: Introduce predictable daily routines that help dysregulated young people feel protected and understood.

  • Manage Conflict: Diffuse volatile situations safely using proven de escalation and positive behavioural techniques.

  • Maintain Compliance: Document accurate logs that uphold statutory safeguarding standards across all shifts.


What you will bring
  • Care Track Record: At least 6 months of paid experience within UK residential childcare or youth services.

  • Personal Qualities: Strong resilience, professional boundaries, and a genuine interest in trauma informed care.

  • Driving Status: A full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle to help young people access local community events.


Randstad Care Referral Bonus

Help us grow our Swansea workforce bank. Point an experienced care colleague in our direction, and as soon as they complete their qualifying shift milestone, we will issue you a £300 Love2Shop shopping voucher. Keep referring to keep earning.


Take the Next Step

Transform your career in social care by applying to Randstad Care today. Click the application link now and send across your CV. A recruitment specialist from our South Wales branch will reach out to you tomorrow to discuss upcoming bookings.

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

Reference: PR-1549182 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 22 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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