pontyprydd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Pontyprydd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (including holiday pay)
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Description
Children's Support Worker opportunities are available in Pontyprydd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, supporting young people within a specialist residential setting. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where resilience, consistency, and a calm approach are essential. You’ll be joining a supportive team focused on helping young people feel safe, heard, and able to progress.
Key Responsibilities
As a Children's Support Worker based in Pontyprydd, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting young people with daily routines, wellbeing, and structured activities, maintaining clear boundaries and positive engagement
- Managing challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques, while recording accurate daily notes
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures, and risk assessments
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Children's Support Worker, you will need:
- A relevant childcare/support qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (Children/Young People)) or willingness to work towards it
- Previous experience supporting children or young people in a residential, community, or similar care setting
- Mandatory compliance, including an Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to complete one) and a strong understanding of safeguarding
Benefits & Work Environment
- £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (including holiday pay) with consistent hours available (around 40 hours per week)
- Ongoing training and support, plus the chance to build long-term experience within a structured, team-led environment
If you are a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Pontyprydd, apply today!
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