- Pay
- £90–120/day
- Where
- Pontypridd, Cardiff, GB
- Level
- Senior
Secure Unit Support Staff
Location: Swansea
Contract type: Flexible temporary and supply opportunities
Start date: By agreement
Salary: Competitive rate of pay
About the role
Elementa Wales is seeking resilient and dependable support staff to work with young people in a secure unit in Swansea.
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent support within a highly structured education and care environment.
You will help young people engage with education, routines and personal development while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Full role-specific training will be provided.
Key responsibilities
Support young people to participate in learning, structured activities and daily routines.
Build appropriate, professional relationships based on consistency and respect.
Follow safeguarding, behaviour-support and site procedures at all times.
Work collaboratively with education, care and safeguarding colleagues, reporting concerns promptly.
Requirements
Experience supporting young people in education, youth work, care or a similar setting.
Emotional resilience, sound judgement and confidence working in a structured environment.
Strong communication, professional boundaries and a commitment to safeguarding.
Willingness to complete all role-specific training provided.
Desirable:
Experience in secure education, residential care, Alternative Provision, SEND or youth justice (beneficial but not essential).
Why work with Elementa?
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
Competitive rates of pay.
Full role-specific training and ongoing professional support.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Safeguarding
Elementa is committed to safeguarding children throughout its recruitment processes. Successful applicants will complete thorough pre-screening and an interview, attend an insight session, and have the opportunity to visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.