At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young adults through crises with empathy and active listening.
- Company: Join Randstad Care, a trusted leader in care recruitment.
- Benefits: Earn £14.00 to £20.00 per hour, plus weekly pay and holiday pay.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available; earn £300 for every referral you make.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: 6 months of experience in youth support or residential care is essential.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 £ per hour.
Location: Swansea City Centre / Hafod, Swansea
Pay: £14.00 to £20.00 per hour (Weekly Pay plus Holiday Pay)
Job Type: Flexible Temporary and Block Bookings
The Perks
- Exceptional Pay Rates: Competitive scales starting from £14.00 to £20.00 per hour with reliable weekly payments.
- Unlimited Referral Payouts: Receive £300 in shopping vouchers for every carer who joins through your recommendation.
- Smooth Onboarding: Fast track compliance registration guided by your dedicated local recruiter.
- Shift Options: Choose from immediate day shifts, waking nights, or weekend routines.
- Trusted Agency Backing: Enjoy the stability, scale, and professional support of a nationwide leader in care recruitment.
Stepping into a high needs residential service demands real confidence, empathy, and professional integrity. When a young person experiences crisis, they count on structured care and active listening to feel safe again.
Randstad Care is expanding our core workforce across the Swansea City Centre and Hafod areas. We are seeking steadfast care staff to deliver targeted support to children and young adults navigating severe communication hurdles, learning disabilities, and past trauma.
This position fits professionals with prior experience as a Residential Care Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Mental Health Assistant, Custody Worker, or Family Support Worker.
How you will make a difference
- Promote Autonomy: Guide young people through daily living routines, independence building, and personal goals.
- Ensure Safety: Handle challenging behaviours firmly and respectfully, maintaining personal dignity at all times.
- Clear Record Keeping: Complete detailed incident logs and daily reports in line with regulatory guidelines.
What you will bring
- Proven Track Record: At least 6 months of paid experience within UK youth support or residential social care.
- Essential Traits: High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding.
- Transport: Valid UK driving licence and independent transport to commute reliably across central Swansea services.
Pass It On to Earn £300
Help us connect with top talent in the region. Refer a qualified friend or care colleague to Randstad Care today. As soon as they complete their initial qualifying shift target, we will send you a £300 Love2Shop voucher with no limits on total referrals.
Connect With Our Recruitment Team
We want to discuss your career goals today. Submit your updated CV through this job board to request a prompt call back from our South Wales team. Click apply today and help us transform youth care services across Swansea.
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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