Children Support Worker

Job Title: Children Support Worker
Location: Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 Per hour inclusive of holiday pay
Employment Type: Temporary

Job Description
Children Support Worker opportunities are available in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, supporting young people within a small, on-site residential setting. This is a hands-on, shift-based role where consistency, calm communication, and positive boundaries help children feel safe and supported. Our client is a well-established care provider and you’ll be joining a team focused on stability, routine, and outcomes for each young person.

Key Responsibilities
As a Children Support Worker based in Mountain Ash, your daily duties will include:

Supporting young people with daily routines, personal care (where required), meal preparation, and community activities
Promoting positive behaviour through consistent boundaries, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches
Building professional, trusting relationships while maintaining safeguarding best practice at all times
Completing clear, accurate shift notes and contributing to care plans, risk assessments, and handovers
Working long day shifts and sleep-ins, ensuring a safe and supportive environment overnight where required
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to support individual goals

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children Support Worker, you will need:

Experience supporting children/young people in residential care, supported living, or similar settings
A strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries within children’s services
Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport (driving is required for this role)
Resilience, reliability, and confident communication across challenging situations

Benefits & Work Environment

£14.24 per hour with reliable, regular pay
Supportive team environment with structured shifts, handovers, and clear expectations
Ongoing training and development aligned to children’s care and safeguarding standards
Dedicated consultant support throughout your booking and placement

If you are a qualified Children Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Mountain Ash, apply today!

Apply now for this Children Support Worker opportunity in Mountain Ash.

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