Support worker children

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Pontypridd, RCT,

Pay: £17.00 to £20.00 per hour (Weekly Pay plus Holiday Pay)

Job Type: Flexible Temporary and Block Bookings

The Perks

Industry Leading Pay: Generous hourly rates from £14.00 to £20.00 to reward your overnight care expertise

Colleague Introduction Reward: Earn a £300 Love2Shop voucher for every single carer you introduce to our team

Rota Freedom: Complete choice over your part time schedule with flexible waking night shifts

Dedicated Branch Partner: Personal ongoing guidance from a local Wales care recruitment specialist

Enhanced Crisis Pay: Higher hourly rates available for high need overnight placements

When darkness falls, young people in residential placements who are recovering from severe trauma often experience heightened vulnerability and anxiety. They do not need a supervisor checking a box; they require a calm, protective, and reassuring presence to make them feel safe throughout the night. Randstad Care is currently expanding our core workforce bank across the Pontypridd area to support upcoming Local Authority care packages. We are searching for resilient, dependable night support staff to deliver essential overnight care, oversee safeguarding routines, and ensure the residential environment is warm and organized. This opening is a strong match for individuals who have previously worked as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, Therapeutic Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Youth Mentor, or Key Worker. How you will make a difference

Safeguard Vulnerable Children: Maintain complete vigilance through the dark hours while upholding strict child protection standards

Perform Night Operations: Complete essential night set tasks, routine safety checks, and prep the home for the next day to ensure a smooth morning

Maintain Accurate Records: Complete thorough paperwork and detailed logs to inform the daytime multidisciplinary care team

What you will bring

Verified Background: At least 6 months of paid care experience within a UK residential, youth, or complex care setting

Personal Integrity: A patient, non judgemental mindset with strong resilience during lone working waking night hours

Driving Status: A full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle is highly desirable to access regional sites

Unlock Referral Shopping Rewards Do you know a talented care professional looking for flexible waking night shifts? Introduce them to our Cardiff team today. Once your referred colleague completes their initial qualifying hours, we will gift you a £300 Love2Shop voucher to spend at top retailers with zero limits on referrals. Connect With Harvey Johnson Today Ready to step into a vital overnight role supporting young people across Pontypridd? Submit your updated CV to our team right away. Tap the apply button now and a local recruitment specialist will reach out to you within 24 hours to fast track your registration. 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.