Chidrens Support Worker

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 specialised 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.

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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