Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Caerphilly & Surrounding South Wales Areas
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (Weekly PAYE + Holiday Pay)
Job Type: Flexible / Temporary / Block Bookings (Shift choice available)

Make a Real Difference in a Child's LifeTransitioning into residential care can be overwhelming for a vulnerable child. They don't just need a staff member on need a reliable, compassionate professional who brings stability, safety, and a calm presence.
Randstad Care is actively recruiting dedicated Children's Support Workers across Caerphilly and South Wales. In this role, you will support children and young people managing complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within specialised residential settings.
We welcome candidates from backgrounds such as Care Assistants, Youth Workers, Teaching Assistants, Crisis Support Staff, and Childcare Practitioners.

Key Benefits & Perks

• Top-Tier Pay: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, paid weekly via standard PAYE (includes accrued holiday pay).
• Enhanced Crisis Rates: Access boosted pay rates for high-priority or urgent response cover.
• Total Rota Control: Pick and choose the shifts that fit your personal schedule.
• Consistent Local Work: Benefit from our strong, direct relationships with local councils and regional care providers.
• Uncapped Referral Program: Earn a £300 Love2Shop voucher for every qualified care professional you refer who completes their initial hours.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Promote Co-Regulation: Establish clear, comforting routines that help young people process stress and build emotional security.
• Manage & De-escalate: Confidently handle complex behaviours using trauma-informed, positive behavioural techniques.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Write clear, objective daily logs to uphold safeguarding standards and collaborate with multi-agency partners.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of verifiable UK experience in a children's residential setting, youth care, or specialised childcare role.
• Core Skills: Strong emotional resilience, clear professional boundaries, and an understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
• Licence & Transport: A valid UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle to commute across local sites.

Ready to Apply?If you have the experience and dedication to support young people when they need it most, submit your updated CV today. A member of the Randstad team will reach out to discuss upcoming shifts in your area.

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