Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom
£14.25 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children’s Support Worker
Location: Cwmbran, Torfaen, South Wales (NP44 area)
Salary: £14.25 - £28.48 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Employment Type: Contract (agency shifts)
Job Description
Children’s Support Worker opportunities are available within children’s residential services in Cwmbran, Torfaen. You’ll support children and young people who have been taken into care, working closely with colleagues in a 2:1 staffing model to provide safe, consistent, and nurturing care.
Shifts include 08:00–23:00 and 22:45–08:15 (waking nights), depending on service needs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children’s Support Worker based in Cwmbran, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines, activities, and interests to promote independence and wellbeing
- Providing emotional and practical support within the home, following care plans and safeguarding guidance
- Managing and helping to reduce incidents of challenging behaviour, including using approved physical intervention approaches where required
- Attending evenings, weekends, trips, and holidays to support engagement and positive experiences
- Maintaining a safe environment by identifying risks and acting in line with policies and procedures
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children’s Support Worker, you will need:
- At least 6 months’ experience working with children or within a similar social care setting
- TMVA / restraint training certificate (or willingness to complete a 3-day course)
- Valid UK Driving Licence (mandatory)
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits & Work Environment
- Excellent hourly rates with weekly pay and no payroll charges
- Free food while on shift
- Free online training plus subsidised practical training (e.g., TMVA/PMVA/PBM)
- Vetro contributed pension
- Mobile booking app to manage shift availability
- Ongoing support from a specialist consultant
- Recognition schemes including agency worker of the month (£50) and a quarterly £500 draw
- 24-hour registration from home
If you are a qualified Children’s Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Cwmbran, apply today!
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