Support Worker

Support Worker - (We do not offer Sponsorship)
Location: Newport and surrounding areas
Salary: £14+ per hour
Job Type: Temp
Make a real difference in the lives of individuals across various care settings.
Randstad Care is offering immediate opportunities for experienced support workers across Newport and South Wales. As a well-established provider in the region, we work closely with leading care homes and residential services to provide tailored support to children and young people facing complex challenges.
We are looking for compassionate, resilient drivers who can commit to high standards of care in residential environments. If you have experience working with children or young people in settings involving mental health challenges, learning disabilities, CSE risk, substance misuse, or behavioural difficulties, we want to hear from you.
Why Randstad Care?
Randstad Care is a specialist recruiter for children's residential care across South Wales. Our reputation is built on years of delivering reliable, quality staffing solutions to care providers, and offering fulfilling, flexible roles to care professionals.

• Local Expertise: We have strong, long-standing relationships with providers throughout Newport and South Wales.
• Support & Guidance: We offer personalised support throughout your journey, from CV prep to placement.
• Flexible & Fulfilling Roles: Choose the shifts and services that match your availability and skillset.

We only work with children and young people, giving you the opportunity to specialise and make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured and consistent care within children's residential services
• Support young people facing emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges
• Create a safe, nurturing environment while managing risk and safeguarding concerns
• Promote independence, daily living skills, and access to education and community activities
• Work closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Keep detailed, professional records in line with compliance standards

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Starting from £14+ per hour, plus additional benefits.
• Varied Opportunities: Work with trusted care providers across Bristol.
• Flexible Shifts: Day, night, and weekend roles available.
• Career Growth: Gain specialist experience and access long-term progression.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly wages through PAYE.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a children's residential or youth support setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Social Care Wales registration (or willingness to register)
• Level 3 Health & Social Care is desirable, not essential

£300 Referral Bonus

Do you know someone who'd be perfect for a role in care?
Refer a friend or colleague, and if they work a qualifying number of hours with Randstad, you'll receive a £300 Love2Shop voucher - even if you're not registered with Randstad yourself!

How to Apply
Send us your CV today or get in touch to find out more.Join Randstad Care and help us shape brighter futures for children and young people across South Wales.

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.